Steve Stambaugh

Career Overview

Steve Stambaugh competed in the NBBA from 1992 through 2010 and established himself as one of the most complete two way players of his era. A native of Wichita, Kansas, Steve began his career with the Wichita Sonics from 1992 through 1999 before joining the Kansas All Stars from 2000 through 2010.

He played in 19 NBBA World Series tournaments between 1992 and 2010 and was later named to the NBBA Top 30 Players 30/30 All Time Team covering 1976 through 2006.

World Series All Star Recognition

Steve earned eight World Series All Star awards.

• 1992 Offensive MVP, .785 batting average
• 1993 Offensive MVP, .854 batting average
• 1993 Defensive All Star, 25 putouts
• 1998 Offensive All Star, .710 batting average
• 2000 Defensive All Star, 50 putouts, 7.1 putout average, second
• 2001 Defensive All Star, 52 putouts, 5.78 putout average, second
• 2002 Defensive MVP, 25 putouts, 5.00 putout average
• 2003 Defensive All Star, 30 putouts, 7.5 putout average, second

These honors reflect elite performance on both offense and defense across multiple seasons.

World Series Statistics

In available World Series statistics from 1998 through 2010, Steve compiled 86 games, 377 at bats, 189 runs, 76 strikeouts, 286 putouts, and a .501 batting average.

His career putout average in documented World Series competition was 3.33 per game.

• Notable seasons include:
• 2000 Kansas All Stars, 50 putouts
• 2001 Kansas All Stars, 52 putouts
• 2002 Kansas All Stars, .591 batting average with 25 putouts
• 2006 Kansas All Stars, .667 batting average
• 2007 Kansas All Stars, .556 batting average
• 2008 Kansas All Stars, .538 batting average

The combination of a .501 career batting average and 285 putouts underscores his impact as a true two way player.

Tournament Honors

Steve earned numerous All Star and MVP honors at regional and weekend tournaments, including events in Topeka, Columbus, Bolingbrook, and Cleveland.

Selected honors include:

• 1997 Top Hitter, Topeka
• 1999 Offensive MVP, Viper Classic
• 2000 Defensive MVP, Viper Classic
• 2001 Defensive MVP, Viper Classic
• 2002 Defensive MVP, Viper Classic
• 2003 Defensive MVP, Viper Classic
• 2004 Top Fielder, Topeka
• 2004 Defensive All Star, Cleveland Classic
• 2006 Defensive All Star, Topeka

These repeated honors across multiple years and tournaments demonstrate consistent excellence beyond the World Series stage.

Legacy

Steve Stambaugh was an all around athlete whose offensive production and defensive reliability placed him among the best players of his generation. His World Series MVP awards, multiple defensive recognitions, Top 30 All Time Team selection, and sustained tournament success firmly establish his place in NBBA history and validate his Hall of Fame credentials.