Steve Hertz (third baseman)
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| Steve Hertz | |
|---|---|
| Third baseman | |
| Born: February 26, 1945 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, U.S. | |
| Died: December 4, 2025 (aged 80) Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 21, 1964, for the Houston Colt .45s | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 7, 1964, for the Houston Colt .45s | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .000 |
| Games played | 5 |
| At bats | 4 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Stephen Allan Hertz (February 26, 1945 – December 4, 2025) was an American Major League Baseball player. He was also manager of the Tel Aviv Lightning in the Israel Baseball League.[1] He attended the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and was Jewish.[2][3]
Hertz made his major league debut in 1964 with the Houston Colt .45s and played in five games.
Israel Baseball League
In 2007, Hertz was manager of the Tel Aviv Lightning in the lone season of the Israel Baseball League.[4] The Lightning finished the regular season in second place with a 26–14 (.650) record, and lost to the Modi'in Miracle in the playoff semifinals.
High school and college coach
Hertz coached baseball teams at Miami Coral Park High School, Miami Southridge High School, and Miami Dade-Wolfson Community College.[5]
Death
Hertz died in Miami, Florida, on December 4, 2025, at the age of 80.[6]
Awards and honors
In 1985, Hertz was inducted into the Miami High School Hall of Fame. In 2006, he was inducted into the Florida Community College Activities Association Hall of Fame.[7]