Steve Soderstrom

Before the Draft

Steve Soderstrom was born Stephen Andrew Soderstrom on April 3, 1972 in Turlock, California. He attended Turlock High School, and went on to pitch for Fresno State University.

The Draft

He was drafted by the New York Mets in the 15th Round (402nd overall) of the 1990 Amateur Draft. Then, in 1993, he was drafted by the San Francisco Giants sixth overall in the 1993 amateur entry draft.

After the Draft

He spent three years in the Giants' organization before getting to the major leagues. The 6'3", 215 pound righthander made his major league debut on September 17, 1996. He only lasted in the majors for 10 days, as his final ML game was on September 27, 1996. Over those ten days, he started all three of the games he pitched in, compiling a 2-0 record while giving up 16 hits in 13 2/3 innings and gaining an ERA of 5.27. He walked six and struck out 9.