Steven James Lerud (born October 13, 1984) is an American former professional baseball catcher, who is currently a manager in the Chicago Cubs organization.

[4] In 58 appearances split between the Double-A Bowie Baysox and Triple-A Norfolk Tides, he slashed a combined .190/.316/.351 with six home runs and 16 RBI.

[6] Lerud was subsequently dropped from the 40-man roster after the end of that season, but signed a 2013 minor league contract with the Phillies' organization.

[7] On January 12, 2015 Lerud signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals he was assigned to Triple–A Syracuse Chiefs the same day.

On February 3, 2016, Lerud signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners and received an invite to spring training.

[9] On January 5, 2017, Lerud signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that included an invitation to spring training.