Stieb hit only .192 in 35 games for Dunedin that rookie summer, but he was 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in 26 innings. On one hand, Stieb said he wasnt that surprised with the outcome. Stieb wound up at 176-137 with a 3.44 ERA for his career, respectable numbers no doubt in his eyes but not Hall of Fame worthy. And yet he bounded jubilantly to the mound to face the Yankees in the bottom of the ninth. 7-time MLB All-Star pitcher who played 14 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. The brushback pitch was an integral part of his repertoire to back batters off the plate,[16] and was especially tough on right-handed hitters in this respect. I realize now how bad all that looked. Well, this is a guy who had never stepped on a pitchers mound in his life until age 20. I was fortunate to have players around me who could deal with all that. We're interested now in developing the total man.". He struck me out in the first inning on a slider that kind of backed up.". This is the painting contractor you should contact for your project", "Employees who worked on the job had a good attitude about doing a good job", "Good job as always. The end of Dave Stieb's career was as poetic, fascinating, and shocking as the rest of it. The old battles are over. MLB.TV Buy MLB.TV Buy At Bat MLB . ", Jones, however, appealed to Stieb's sense of team spirit. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. In 1985, Stieb signed with the Blue Jays what was then one of the most lucrative contracts in baseball. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. I'm done. 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Genres Baseball 167 pages, Hardcover First published January 1, 1986 Book details & editions BBTF's Newsblog Discussion :: Dorktown: Captain Ahab: The Story of Dave Search address history, phone, age and more. "I would not get on stage. Stieb began as a two-pitch thrower; he has become a four-pitch pitcher who has mastered the changeup and the curve. Stieb appeared in seven All-Star games, also a Blue Jays team record. Hall of Fame voting can be brutal in this regard, with numerous fine one-and-done candidates from Stieb to Bobby Grich to Ted Simmons and many others. "I'd just settled into an apartment in Syracuse after I moved to Triple A when they called me up. My worst problem with the guitar when I first played it, I wanted to play speed metal. His enthusiasm was scarcely diminished at breakfast the next morning. Portfolio. He is known for being a Baseball Player. Well Done - 5 STARS!! I'm 40 years old, he said. We would not hesitate to absolutely recommend this outstanding company for all your painting needs. [2] Stieb was known for flirting with no-hitters, having reached the ninth inning with no hits four times in five years before accomplishing the feat in 1990, throwing the first, and to date only, no-hitter in Blue Jays history. Maybe he thought that at this point, hed seen it all. But he, arguably, should also be a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. But I was good. The crew was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. I had butted heads with him before about alienating his teammates, so we had a conversation the next morning about it. I could entertain a bunch of drunks probably. On June 29 he started for Toronto against the Baltimore Oriolesand lost. As a result, he was the leader in hit batsmen in the American League in 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, and 1989, and he was in the top three in 1985, 1988, and 1990. I wrote this then: Stieb was a magnificent pitcher, a tragic hero, a lone wolf whose intensity could be as intimidating as his slider, a surly sort who alienated many a writer and some teammates as well He hated to give in to a batter or a writer. For example, Hall of Famer Whitey Ford had a career rWAR of 57.0 in 16 seasons, which is the same amount of seasons as Stieb. They transform and uplift the medium in a way no one else does. Eventual triumph. "How can this happen to me?" | Captain Ahab: The Story of Dave Stieb A case can be made with sabermetrics that Stieb not Jack Morris was the best pitcher of the 1980s and would be a worthy addition to Cooperstown. "It's time," LaMonte advised Stieb, "for you to take on a humility that is becoming to a person with that kind of contract. Dependable, detail oriented, workers communicate well with the owner, and site cleanup is very good", "I would like to thank you for making the exterior painting project of my home a more than tolerable experience. My house looks awesome and I smile every time I pull in or out of the driveway. It wasn't the first time Dave Stieb had taken the mound for the Salukis. ", "Always showed up on time. These days, Stieb and two partners are building their second subdivision in Reno, where he makes his home. It is three hours before game time at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver. Stieb noted Saberhagens JAWS rating, the stat created by Jay Jaffe of Sports Illustrated which rates Saberhagen as the 66th-best pitcher in baseball history and Stieb as 67th-best. It is evident that the employees take pride in their work", "The crew was on time and completed the job on time they let us know each day when they were leaving for the day", "Thank you for all the extra hard work in preparing our house so it could be painted. "I was almost naive enough to think, 'Oh, if I just say yes, I'll be on the big-league team.' Thank you", "Good work - Fairly Priced! Helpful Nice guys", "I enjoyed having them do my house. Dave Stieb is seen by many as the best pitcher in baseball throughout much of the 1980's. Jays fans certainly know Stieb as the first real star and the cornerstone of a new franchise around whom the 1992 World Championship team was built. "Excellent service! "He comes at you and has good control," says Lachemann. An emotional journey through charts, graphs and near no-hitters tracking the unfortunate plight of one mans very bizarre career. As of 2023, Dave Stieb's net worth is $100,000 - $1M. "Winning one like that is better than throwing a shutout. Dave Steib remains the Toronto Blue Jays all-time leader in many pitching categories The Toronto Blue Jays selected Dave Stieb in the 5th round of the MLB draft in 1978. Then he thought of his old adversaries in the press corps. Stieb entered the league primarily as a power pitcher,[15] relying on a high, inside fastball to strike batters out. Then, a few days later, bullpen coach Sal Butera caught him in the 'pen. After 20 minutes, professional courtesy dictates that I end the session, or so I presume. Morris had the most wins, but Stieb had the lower ERA and he wasn't even close to me, I think. I felt like I was stuck. It sounds stupid, even admitting that.". Who he was: Dave Stieb made his only appearance on the writers' ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004. A Rare Bird: The Natural - Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com Last year, according to Toronto Pitching Coach Al Widmar, Stieb threw fewer than 110 pitches in 10 games and fewer than 100 in six. He was underappreciated when he played as he, arguably, should have won three or even four AL Cy Young Awards while with the Blue Jays in the early- to mid-1980s. The fact is, he has found the one missing ingredient in his still new makeup as a pitcher: peace of mind. Disclaimer: PeekYou is not a consumer reporting agency per the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Dave Stieb spent parts of 16 seasons in the majors from 1979 through 1998 with 15 of those seasons coming with the Toronto Blue Jays. "Mark Newman, our pitching coach then, had watched Dave throw a litle batting practice," Jones says. You do a great job. But by traditional measures, the former Toronto Blue Jays ace might have looked far short of a plaque, with sciatica and other ailments chasing Stieb away from the game in his mid-30s and limiting him to 176 wins. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. It's like, please, amuse me and string me out for two, three years.". Mastercraft is a company with lots of integrity. You are the best", "We received a bid prior to you although the $$ were different you pay for what you get and I am so glad we chose Mastercraft Painting" "Professional and attention to detail", Carson City Business License #11-00007495, Nevada State Contractor's License #35106A, Testimonials - Reno Painting & Decorating Reviews The first 10,000 fans will receive a Stieb Bobblehead", "Catching up with Blue Jays legend Dave Stieb about his new life and improbable comeback", "How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? Around the time of the book Moneyball, WAR (then called WARP) and Win Shares were invented and I fell in with a group of baseball nerds at a site called Baseball Primer (later Baseball Think Factory) who decided to fix the Hall of Fame's many errors by starting over from scratch and electing the people who really deserved to be inducted, starting in 1898. Stieb had done none until Jones asked him to fill in on an injury-afflicted staff in the middle of the 78 college season. Stieb pitched to a 2.78 ERA over 12 games in the minors. Dave Stieb played for 2 teams; the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox. "Is that it?" Dave Stieb's struggle is universal, gut wrenching, and inspiring. But he was the best pitcher in the AL and probably the best pitcher in baseball for the 1980s. More at He ended up winning 158 games in the 1980s, which was. The once-prickly pitcher is not angry any more. TORONTO, ON - CIRCA 1991: Dave Stieb #37 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during an Major League Baseball game circa 1991 at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, Ontario. Dave Stieb was born on July 22, 1957, in Santa Ana, California. In the shortened 1981 season, he became the first starter in the history of the Toronto franchise to have a winning season11-10. But until this year, Stieb suffered from what baseball people euphemistically call a "makeup" problem. Kyle is an excellent foreman. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. A few years ago, he joined two friends in a construction firm. Dave Stieb - Age, Bio, Personal Life, Family & Stats - CelebsAges By continuing to use our site, you consent to the placement of cookies on your browser and agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy. Just because Dave Stieb played north of the border, was snubbed by writers of the time, and, occasionally, played on some bad teams, it doesnt mean that he shouldnt get recognition by the Blue Jays and by the Baseball Hall of Fame for his Hall of Fame-worthy career. [3] Scouted by Bobby Mattick and Al LaMacchia of the Blue Jays as an outfield prospect in a varsity game, Stieb's performance failed to impress until he was pressed into service as a relief pitcher. David Stieb, (775) 825-3312, 2650 Plumas St, Reno, NV | Nuwber David Stieb from Reno, NV Also known as: Mr David Stieb, David Stieb View Full Report Mobile number View Current Number Landline number (775) 825-3312 Email addresses VIEW EMAIL ADDRESSES Current address 2650 Plumas St, Reno, NV, 89509-8700 See more results for David Stieb in Reno, NV Stieb won 17 games last year for the Blue Jays, although they did no better than tie for last place in the American League East. It's all in the release, and he had that from the start. He insists he does not compare himself to the others. Stieb had the highest Wins Above Replacement among pitchers forthe 80s, by a wide margin at 48.6, while Morris ranked 12th at 30.4. "He's always had good stuff. For Stieb, fun was flying close to the flame. Kyle was an example for all young people! "It was hard for me to fathom why they wanted me to be something I wasn't," Stieb says. the most among any pitcher. TMDb Dave Stieb (born July 22, 1957) is famous for being baseball player. Im very happy with the quality of the work and professionalism of John, Colt & Mike", "An absolutely wonderful job quick, clean, professional and amazingly through! We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. So will Morris, who spent 15 years on the writers ballot and just missed induction through it. Instead, he spent a few years playing in the outfield for a local softball team as one of its home run hitters before the majors beckoned again for a short comeback in 1998. Stieb's "makeup" improved after Martinez gave him a talking-to about his attitude. He glowered and muttered on the mound. Search Details, Dave Stieb's Phone #, Address & More Whos Dave Stieb? you might be asking. They were pretty much real good already in the whole '80s, '80 to '89, whereas we didn't really get good until like '84, '85. Ironically, Stieb was not selected to the All-Star squad in '82, thanks to a first half start of 7-10 with a 3.96 ERA. Stieb has heard, by the way, that some people think Morris was the best pitcher of the 1980s because he had the most wins of the decade at 162. But if you had to look at everything, I think I was the best.. Dave Stieb was one of the best pitchers in baseball in the 1980s and he played for the Toronto Blue Jays for parts of 15 seasons. I said, 'What are you shaking your head yes for? ", "I tell everyone how pleased I am with the job and how wonderful you all are!! Sport as a metaphor for life has been a common theme in Bois documentaries, and here it never is contrived. Building under construction. ", Stieb acknowledges that the brush with Martinez was instructive. background-image:unset; Friendly, polite and professional attitude. All I had to worry about was myself. They did a commendable job of surface preparation, applying primer, sealer and paint. "I said, 'I've come full circle. Fast workers. . A dropped fly ball in the second inning had given the Yankees four unearned runs. Many pose for photos with Stieb, who affably obliges. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. "Ive always said they come to work in white uniforms & at the end of the job they still have white uniforms and somehow all the painting or work is finished", "I cant say enough Thanks. If you got a hit off a good pitch, he'd look at you as if to say, 'How did you hit that pitch?' But many who stand in line for an hour inside the stadium remember. I had great moments. He came in hot and left the same way, taking it to the clubhouse and the waiting writers. Stieb drew just 1.4 percent, or seven votes, of 506 votes cast in 2004 and that was that. He is eager to expound. Dave Stieb Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images He was 5-0 there when the Blue Jays moved him in May to their Triple A Syracuse farm. With all the mistakes leading to runs, it's a testing type of circumstance, a challenge." Stieb has a higher WAR than five modern Hall of Fame starters, or starters who played most of their career after World War II. Search their Arrest Records, Driving Records, Contact Information, Photos and More 1) Dave Stieb's Phone & Current Address [1] A seven-time All-Star, he also won The Sporting News ' Pitcher of the Year Award in 1982. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Stucco, skylights, kitchen islands, walk-in closets. You need a ticket. "He was shaking his head yes before I said a word. David Stieb - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages He had made the big leagues in his first full season as a professional and at a position still strange to him. They also wanted him to pitch batting practice, so he threw for a few days on flat ground to build up his arm, then decided to try it on a bullpen mound. ", "Always happy with your work! And he doesn't walk many batters75 in those 288 innings last year. In Vancouver, we do not talk about any of that, nor about his remarkable career: the 175 wins in 15 seasons as a Blue Jay, the 3.24 ERA over his 11-year prime, the year he logged 288 1/3 innings and 19 complete games, his no-hitter and the three that got away with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. But by then, his pitches were darting and diving in the 'pen and the itch was back. You keep the client informed of changes (due to weather) through the entire process", "Dont Quit. . All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, had pecked away at three Yankee pitchers and had gone ahead 6-5 in the ninth. I realize now I could've had my butt kicked for the stuff I used to do. Especially when the Jays put him on a bobblehead with Pat Hentgen, a longtime friend, and Roy Halladay, a future Hall of Famer. It is difficult to imagine Stieb patiently embracing this experience in his playing days. Thank you for the opportunity.'". They were prepared to write the prospect off whenwhat's going on here?he came in to pitch. Stieb started it with Dunedin in the Class A Florida State League. The Jays picked him in the 5th round of the 1978 draft (the second year we were part of the draft) out of Southern Illinois University. A Saluki starter was injured. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. ", MORE: Meet the top seven candidates for the 2018 Hall of Fame class. On and on the encomiums flow. . Dave Stieb's age is 65. Wa-Pai-Shone 'Stremmel Gallery' by Mark Mack. He also says he looks forward to returning to Toronto on Aug. 14 when the Blue Jays honour the top pitchers of their 40-year history in a pre-game ceremony. Draft: Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 5th round of the 1978 MLB June Amateur Draft from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Carbondale, IL). Stieb lacked his old velocity, but his sinker was sinking and his slider was breaking. When he was playing in the 1980s, he became interested in real estate through his agent and ever since then has used his savvy to buy and sell residential properties. Other pitchers, notably Bob Lemon and Bucky Walters, have made effective transitions from positions on the field to the mound, although the switch from pitcher to fielder, as made by the likes of Babe Ruth, Stan Musial and Lefty O'Doul, is more common. In 1985, Stieb signed with the Blue Jays what was then one of the richest contracts in baseball. Soon it's gonna close on this phase of his life. background-color:#ba3434; But all of these happened in the 1980s or in 1990. . Baseball doesn't define me now. Stieb made the diplomatic mission, thanking the Jays for the "generous contract" and promising to stay with Toronto long enough to make the community proud of its team. He initially retired after the 1993 season due to back problems but after four years of retirement, Stieb rejoined the Blue Jays in 1998, when he pitched in 19 games (three starts) with an ERA+ of 98. Dave Stieb's House (Google Maps). In mid-June, he got the call every minor leaguer craves. So instead, we talk about his successful, short-lived comeback with the Jays at age 40, and his new career as a building contractor, and his continuing passion for playing heavy-metal guitar. The frustrated fan is roughly half the age of the celebrity guest. He has come so far in such a short time. Showing Editorial results for dave stieb. You even used the high-quality paint I wanted :o) You are well-worth the money in every way", "On time, very professional, everyone comments on how perfect and detailed the job is and how quickly it was completed. Toronto Blue Jays: It's time to retire Dave Stieb's number Dave Stieb - Wikipedia Leslee Bender's House. Rule Changes Probable Pitchers Starting Lineups Transactions Injury Report World Baseball Classic MLB Draft All-Star Game MLB Pipeline Postseason History. And they'd been disappointed. And that, to the amazement of even the most optimistic of his boosters in the Blue Jay organization, was also the year he made the big leagues. Both Lemon, a Hall of Famer who won 207 games for Cleveland in his 13 seasons, and Walters, who won 198 games for Philadelphia and Cincinnati in 16 pitching seasons, had been big league third basemen whose throws had such a bewilderingly natural break that protests from their first basemen may have hastened their conversion. All rights reserved. The 65-year-old baseball player was born in California, United States. the most among any pitcher. Born: They kept the equipment well organized. 555 N. Central Ave. #416 I've always viewed Stieb affectionately. Only Jack Morris won more games in the 1980s. They looked at each other quizzically. (Age 21-342d, Dave Stieb's Golden Years: 1982-85. won three or even four AL Cy Young Awards while with the Blue Jays. ", "You and your crew are far superior to any other repair people or workers weve had in the past", "You were very professional, very fair in your bid and the house looks excellent", "You did what you said you would do and you did it well, and did it for the price quoted. Mattick recalls having heard something about Stieb's pitching, but he and LaMacchia were there to look at him strictly as an outfielder. The job stayed within budget with no cost overruns", "They met their 4-day job estimate. He has one of the great hidden pitching primes in MLB history.
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