He also came to bat that year in the All Star Game when American League Manager Jim Frey ran out of pinch hitters. The latest documentary series from Secret Base, which brought us such treasures as "A History of the Seattle Mariners" and "The Bob Emergency," traces the career of Dave Stieb, who pitched. Then, a few days later, bullpen coach Sal Butera caught him in the 'pen. Despite all of that, Stieb received seven votes (or 1.4 percent) on his first and only time on the BBWAA ballot in 2006. Made by fans in Aotearoa New Zealand. "He didn't want pitching to interfere with his hitting," says Bessa. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? ", Boxscore from Stieb's no-hitter at Retrosheet, American League Pitcher of the Year Award, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dave_Stieb&oldid=1141243082, Baseball players from San Jose, California, American expatriate baseball players in Canada, Southern Illinois Salukis baseball players, Articles with dead external links from September 2022, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2022, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, September 25,1998,for theToronto Blue Jays, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 02:27. On August 29, 2010, Stieb threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Rogers Centre, celebrating the 20th anniversary of his no-hitter game, with the anniversary coming four days after the celebration. His career 122 ERA+ is tied with Hall of Famer Bob Feller. In the next one he'll be a building contractor, constructing houses in Nevada. "When I got out of baseball and I ran into people," he says, "they would always talk about what a great career I had, and they were always amazed that I wasn't outgoing as far as wanting to talk to them about it and say stuff about it. The best price & superior service & quality", "Your crew did a very professional job. 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. The frustrated fan is roughly half the age of the celebrity guest. Stieb had done none until Jones asked him to fill in on an injury-afflicted staff in the middle of the 78 college season. He was a natural, one in a million. won three or even four AL Cy Young Awards while with the Blue Jays. He stubbornly persisted in regarding himself as an outfielder in his first season of professional baseball that summer and played center-field most of the time. Next thing I know, I'm at the (minor league) complex with all the young kids and I'm going, 'What have I done?' To this day, we debate what it all meant, and where his legacy bel. More at The problem, of course, is that Hall of Fame committees dont generally get too deep into the weeds with sabermetrics. Genres Baseball 167 pages, Hardcover First published January 1, 1986 Book details & editions Danny is very professional, cordial and does a good job", "Mastercrafts employees are easy to deal with and professional", "Dependable, on time, take pride in their work", "Everything and everyone from start to finish were fabulous. He was asked to be a leader at 21. But he was the best pitcher in the AL and probably the best pitcher in baseball for the 1980s. Mastercraft is a company with lots of integrity. 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! JL. Stieb came to the Instructional League with two pitches, a "heavy" fastball that naturally dropped and a slider developed for him by Newman at Southern Illinois and polished by Toronto's minor league pitching instructor, Bob Humphreys. As weve discussed recently, Stieb was one of the best pitchers to pitch in the 1980s. The merging of Reno Building and Boyd Construction Company is a transformational moment that unites two highly-respected and complementary companies Learn More. To apply for a job with Ward Construction, please send a cover letter together with your C.V. to: Ward@wardconst.com. I'm all self-taught from friends and books. "Excellent service! ", "Always showed up on time. You do a great job. Pete and Pat didn't picture Dave as a pitcher. One of the companies is still active while the remaining one is now listed as inactive. But by then, his pitches were darting and diving in the 'pen and the itch was back. Definitely will recommend to others", "You have a marvelous and skilled crew. Dave Stieb's House (Google Maps). Sport as a metaphor for life has been a common theme in Bois documentaries, and here it never is contrived. In case anyones wondering, Stiebs heard of WAR. He is eager to expound. In 1985, Stieb signed with the Blue Jays what was then one of the most lucrative contracts in baseball. This fall, hell be eligible for the first time as a veterans candidate on the Modern Baseball Committee ballot. It was a shocking turnabout, driven by bone chips in his elbow. Stieb pitches quickly, partly because of his restless nature, partly because the fast pace upsets many hitters and partly because his fielders stay more alert when the game is moving along briskly. The guys also very pleasant and answered all my questions. Great work, timely arrivals", "There was some anxiety that the project did not start on time due to weather, however, it worked out okay even though we were away. David Andrew Stieb (/stib/; born July 22, 1957) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. [10] The contract, including options exercisable by the team, was for a term of eleven years and specified a salary that increased to $1.9 million in 1993, $2 million in 1994, and $2.1 million in 1995. Portfolio. Fast, professional, neat and competent", "Kyle worked diligently both days. It's all in what they call the rhythm. Hed already done and seen so much. (Age 41-065d) 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. Later on in his career he developed his breaking ball repertoire, and he became very effective with a "dead fish" curveball[17] that would break into the dirt as the batter swung. In the next one he'll be a . He currently resides in California, United States. vs. BAL 6.0 IP, 6 H, 5 SO, 2 BB, 5 ER, L, Last Game: Gives precise instruction and keeps the workflow moving well. Stieb had the uncharitable habit of responding to errors behind him by planting his hands on his hips and fixing the offender with a baleful glare, a mannerism not likely to win him friends on his own team or, for that matter, to inspire improved play. Sport as a metaphor for life has been a common theme in Bois documentaries, and here it never is contrived. Baseball Primer (later Baseball Think Factory). Stieb pitched to a 2.78 ERA over 12 games in the minors. Dave Stieb's struggle is universal, gut wrenching, and inspiring. We provide clients a very diverse portfolio of offerings, enhanced areas of expertise and an expansive geographic footprint. [19], Stieb's older brother, Steve, was a catcher and pitcher in the Atlanta Braves minor league system from 1979 to 1981.[20]. He was an awesome pitcher, Stieb said. Two hours before his autograph session in Vancouver, I interview Stieb as we stand in the half-light of the stadium's lower concourse. Exceeded rookie limits during 1979 season, Agents: Bob LaMonte Previously: Steve Comte, View Player Bio He ended up winning 158 games in the 1980s, which was. Stieb drew just 1.4 percent, or seven votes, of 506 votes cast in 2004 and that was that. 293 Dave Stieb Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images All Entertainment News Archival Browse 293 dave stieb stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Stieb's parentsPete, a San Jose general contractor, and Pat, a delivery-woman for the San Jose Mercuryhadn't allowed either Dave or his older brother, Steve, a former minor league catcher, to pitch in youth baseball. "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. Afterward, Roger Clemens told him he should still be pitching. 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. Stieb won 140 games in the 1980s, the second-highest total by a pitcher in that decade, behind only his rival (and later teammate) Jack Morris. Very efficient & skilled", "They give you an honest appraisal and you are not hit with any up charges from their estimate unless they tell you first". 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. 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 spent parts of 16 seasons in the majors from 1979 through 1998 with 15 of those seasons coming with the Toronto Blue Jays. Didnt forget any part of the job. On September 2, 1990, he pitched the first (and, as of 2022[update], only) no-hitter in Blue Jays history, defeating the Cleveland Indians 30. Stieb has a higher WAR than five modern Hall of Fame starters, or starters who played most of their career after World War II. June 29, 1979 And by that time, he had mellowed. "It's like an insult, Stieb said. We are 100% satisfied with the excellent quality of work. How easy you made the project and what a perfect job you did", "Keep doing what you are doing! He'd been pressed into duty earlier in the college season as an emergency pitcher by Southern Illinois Coach Richard (Itchy) Jones. 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. I've always viewed Stieb affectionately. The former MLB pitcher lives here. It was cold and wet, not a pitcher's night, and because of the shoddy support he'd received, Stieb had already thrown more pitchesnearly 140than he normally does in a complete game. As a service-driven real estate professional, I recognize people who have the same business ethics as I do and totally appreciate them. When you balance WAR and WAR7 (which is called JAWS when the two are averaged), Stieb is still very comparable to other Hall of Fame starters. "After working with Stieb for a day or two, Mark told me Dave already had a better breaking ball than any of our starters. [8] He was awarded a World Series ring after the Blue Jays won their first championship later that year, despite not pitching in the postseason due to injuries. I also loved the estimate! In the shortened 1981 season, he became the first starter in the history of the Toronto franchise to have a winning season11-10. Dave Stieb didn't become a pitcher until five years ago, but now he's one of the best. "He was angry," Sportsnet's Stephen Brunt wrote last year, recalling his days covering Stieb in the 1980s. Then he thought of his old adversaries in the press corps. Always a pleasure to speak with Lisa-very friendly! He is tied with Mike Mussina who, like Stieb, spent his entire career (with the exception of four starts for Stieb) in the American League East. Ward@wardconst.com. You'd have to be a Gandhi to handle some of the pressure Dave's had, and Gandhi couldn't have pitched five shutouts for the Toronto Blue Jays. So will Morris, who spent 15 years on the writers ballot and just missed induction through it. 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. My home looks beautiful! Overall, he was an All-Star seven times. I could entertain a bunch of drunks probably. You don't know what I'm going to say.' Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Who he was: Dave Stieb made his only appearance on the writers ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004. He was 5-2 with a 2.13 earned run average in his month there. "I've never had a dj vu experience like that in my lifeso many things that were the same. That was something else new I had to deal with. "I'd just settled into an apartment in Syracuse after I moved to Triple A when they called me up. Welcome to Captain Ahab: The Story of Dave Stieb, part two of a four-part series.Written and directed by Jon BoisWritten and produced by Alex RubensteinSubscribe: http://goo.gl/Nbabae Enter the Secret Base: http://www.sbnation.com/secret-base Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/secretbase Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/secretbasesbn Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secretbasesbnCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/9pMHRV Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/NvpZFF Explore SB Nation: http://www.sbnation.com [9] But arguably his best pitch was his slider that had a late and very sharp break, especially difficult for right-handed batters to handle. ", Jones, however, appealed to Stieb's sense of team spirit. The employees treat you and the property with respect", "You are prompt, fair, courteous & professional", "We appreciate the helpfulness your staff showed throughout the project" "Mastercraft is prompt in fulfilling the promised timetable and got the job done efficiently", "Started on time, finished on time; cleaned works site everyday; attentive to customer concerns truly a pleasure to work with this professional company", "Chris was very helpful and gave us some tips on how to make the painting on the bottom portion quicker", "I have no suggestions- the guys were GREAT!! [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. He continues to be in . ", Stieb pitched only 17 innings for the Salukis that season, but providentially Mattick saw two of them, and there followed his recommendation that the Blue Jays draft Stieb as a pitcher. Stiebs WAR7 (or WAR in his best seven seasons) was 44.5, which is tied for 66th all-time among starters. That showed me something, made me feel even worse, and I already felt pretty bad about the whole thing. They did a commendable job of surface preparation, applying primer, sealer and paint. Who he was: Dave Stieb made his only appearance on the writers' ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004. I had butted heads with him before about alienating his teammates, so we had a conversation the next morning about it. Helpful Nice guys", "I enjoyed having them do my house. READ MORE: How Troy Tulowitzki Made Josh Donaldson a Better Defender. You may not use our site or service, or the information provided, to make decisions about employment, admission, consumer credit, insurance, tenant screening or any other purpose that would require FCRA compliance. Source of Money. His older brother, Steve, was a catcher in the Atlanta Braves system for three seasons, batting .217 as a professional and never reaching above Double-A ball. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He's continuing apace this year; at week's end he shared the league lead in complete games (four) and strikeouts (43) and led in ERA (1.26), while winning five and losing two for a team in third place. Stieb's parentsPete, a San Jose general contractor, and Pat, a delivery-woman for the San Jose Mercuryhadn't allowed either Dave or his older brother, Steve, a former minor league catcher, to pitch in youth baseball. [3], Stieb played for the Blue Jays from 1979 to 1992 and again in 1998. He struck out against Bruce Sutter. As of 2023, Dave Stieb's net worth is $100,000 - $1M. Past history made LaMonte urge Stieb to make peace with Toronto. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. Found you on Angies List, good recommendations", "Jesse and his crew were very professional, courteous, and hard workers. Injuries ended the first 15 years of his career in 1993. 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. Dave Stieb's Contact Info, Social Profiles & More. I realize now I could've had my butt kicked for the stuff I used to do. "Trustworthy, tidy & clean, professional, attentive to customers concerns and questions. Dave Stieb was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 5th round of the 1978 MLB June Amateur Draft from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Carbondale, IL). Dave Stieb was born on July 22, 1957, in Santa Ana, California. Long overdue, I can now say, yes, I do like baseball. ", "I was concerned having people in my home since I live alone, but your crew made me feel very comfortable", "Service and quality are excellent - My garage floors are bulletproof and the envy of all my friends!! Stieb looked at some of Saberhagens other accomplishments. TMDb Stieb says with a smile. 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. Posters are sourced from TMDb and Posteritati, and appear for you and visitors to your profile and content, depending on settings. Dave Stieb wrote an autobiography in his late twenties, which is unheard of, but its tough to blame him. Efficient, professional, and timely", "It was nice to know I could trust Jesse with my house and key and not worry about being there. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. What is Stiebs standard for Cooperstown? He takes the same hard stance with other candidates, even friends. ", "Your company is friendly, knowledgeable and delivers promises. I couldnt be happier with the outcome! For Stieb, fun was flying close to the flame. Works (John and Mike) were on time, neat and clean, pleasant to be around and very skilled at their job", "Thanks for seeing the job through to get it right", "Pleased that you were reliable and honest about doing the painting while I was away. Kyle was an example for all young people! In the first half of the season, he couldn't make his slider work at all. Photo by John Lott. I have fun with it.". He has come so far in such a short time. As we'll demonstrate shortly, by a variety of metrics Dave Stieb was the best pitcher in baseball for at least a four-year period, from 1982-85. You forget how young he is. The quality was consistent all the way through, with Part 3 easily the best. Both Kyle & Travis worked quickly the second day", "Jay youre wise & lucky to have a crew like Danny, Travis & Corey", "Employees are always on time, courteous and do a wonderful job. He is also still underappreciated by the Blue Jays today who, inexplicably, have yet to retire Stiebs number, despite being the best player in franchise history. A year later he was in the big leagues. It is a convivial conversation. Especially when the Jays put him on a bobblehead with Pat Hentgen, a longtime friend, and Roy Halladay, a future Hall of Famer. Their current project will take another two years to finish. On and on the encomiums flow. "I said right off the bat, 'I don't belong in the Hall of Fame, I did not win enough games and so forth, Stieb told Sporting News in a recent phone interview from Reno, Nev., where hedoes land development work. "He has a tremendously competitive attitude. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database.
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