Return to letter index Previous Player:  Ned Garver      Next Player:  Jerry Garvin    Steve Garvey () Full name: Steven Patrick Garvey Born: December 22, 1948 in Tampa, FL Height: 5' 10'' Weight: 192 lb. Steve Garvey played in the major leagues for 18 years. His lifetime batting average was .288. Comments on Steve Garvey Posted by David D.   On August 28, 1977, Steve Garvey hit 2 homeruns (1 a grand slam) and 3 doubles, tying a major league record with 5 extra base hits in one game. Add a new comment