Steve Bieser
Steve Bieser

Bio

Steve Bieser, a native of Perryville, Missouri, played junior college baseball after graduated from Ste. Genevieve High School. He started his career at Jefferson College under Coach Dave Oster and played his second year at Mineral Area College under Coach Hal Loughary. He transferred to Southeast Missouri State University to complete his collegiate playing experience where he graduated in 1989.

Bieser was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 32nd round and made it the majors after eight years in the minor leagues. He made his major league debut with the New York Mets in 1997. Bieser played 47 games with the Mets that year. The following year in 1998 he signed with Pittsburgh Pirates and played 13 more major league games. Bieser continued his career in the minors and finished with the Memphis Redbirds in 2001.

After his playing career ended he coached at St. John Vianney High School in St. Louis where he led the team to 137-51 record and won two Missouri State Championships in 2004 and 2006 with the Golden Griffins.

He is currently the head coach at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO where he is continuing his coaching success. The Redhawks have won three straight Ohio Valley Conference Regular Season Championships 2014, 2015, 2016 and the 2016 OVC Tournament Championship.