Steven Pearce
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Steven Pearce
| Born: | April 13, 1983 |
| Birthplace: | Lakeland, Florida |
| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 200 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2004: 10th Round, 305th Pick by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | University of South Carolina |
| High School: | Lakeland High School (FL) |
| ETA: | 2008 |
Steven Wayne Pearce (born April 13, 1983 in Lakeland, FL), was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 10th Round, 3055th pick of the 2004 Amateur Draft. Pearce never signed with the Red Sox and went on to be drafted in the 8th round the Pittsburgh Pirates, in the 2005 Amatuer Draft.
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Scouting Report
- Has big-time home run power and the ability to hit for average. Is capable of driving in a lot of runs and can play either first base or the outfield. Doesn't really have a position to call his own, and will be a below-average fielder no matter where he plays. Needs to keep his strikeout total in check.
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Amateur Career
- Played four years at Lakeland High School under Coach Don Nipper with a .400 career average, seven homers. Enrolled at South Carolina in the fall of 2003 after two seasons at Indian River Community College where he hit 17 career home runs and led team in batting average both seasons. Steven batted .418 with 12 HR and 42 RBI in 2003 season at Indian River CC, batting average was sixth highest in FCCAA. Triple crown winner in 2004 with .346 batting average, 21 home runs, 70 RBI. Set school record with 1.000 fielding percentage (416 PO, 22 A, 0 E) in 50 games at first base. Also appeared in 21 games at third base.
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Amateur Awards
- 2002 NJCAA All-District
- 2002 NJCAA Rookie Position Player of the Fall
- 2004 Gamecocks Rookie of the Year
- 2004 College World Series All-Tournament Team
- 2004 NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team
- 2004 Regional MVP
- 2004 Gamecocks Player of the Fall
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Trivia
- Pearce was named to the USA team roster for the 2007 Futures Game. He started at first base for the US, hitting 5th, and went 0 for 1 with a walk.
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Transactions
- June 7, 2004: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 10th round of the 2004 Amateur Draft, but did not sign.
- June 7, 2005: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 8th round of the 2005 amateur draft. Player signed June 11, 2005.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
