Spencer Steer is the Cincinnati Reds‘ first baseman — a right-handed hitter out of Long Beach, California who made his MLB debut on September 2, 2022. He brings a blend of moderate power and surprising speed on the bases, and has quietly put together three straight seasons with 20 or more home runs.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Spencer Steer
- Position: First Base
- Team: Cincinnati Reds
- Number: 7
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’9″ / 185 lbs
- Born: December 7, 1997 (age 28)
- Hometown: Long Beach, California, USA 🇺🇸
- MLB Debut: September 2, 2022
Background
Steer grew up in Southern California, a region with deep baseball roots. The Reds saw first-base potential in him early, and he’s delivered on that promise since arriving in Cincinnati. From day one of his big-league career, he’s been a regular presence in the lineup, improving his game a little more each year.
Professional Career
His best run-production season came in 2024, when Steer drove in 92 runs to go along with 20 home runs, a .721 OPS and 25 stolen bases — that last number turning heads for a first baseman. The combination of pop and baserunning made him one of the more versatile corner bats in the National League that year.
In 2025, he stayed consistent with 21 home runs and 75 RBI, posting a .723 OPS. The current 2026 campaign has been a bit quieter so far — 16 home runs, 40 RBI and an OPS of .740 — but his on-base numbers suggest he’s still contributing at a solid clip.
Career Stats
- 2026 – Cincinnati Reds: .238 AVG | 16 HR | 40 RBI | 54 R | .740 OPS | 3 SB
- 2025 – Cincinnati Reds: .238 AVG | 21 HR | 75 RBI | 66 R | .723 OPS | 7 SB
- 2024 – Cincinnati Reds: .225 AVG | 20 HR | 92 RBI | 74 R | .721 OPS | 25 SB
Awards and Recognition
Steer hasn’t picked up major individual hardware like an MVP or Silver Slugger yet. His career is still being written — and right now the focus is on cementing himself as a dependable everyday contributor at first base for Cincinnati.
Fun Fact
For a first baseman, Steer’s stolen base evolution is genuinely interesting: he swiped just 3 bags in 2026 (partial season), 7 in 2025, and a career-high 25 in 2024. That kind of speed from a corner infielder isn’t something you see every day, and it signals he’s actively working to be more than just a power bat.
