Back in 1998, I covered Dave Stieb's improbable comeback with the Blue Jays, 4 1/2 years after he retired. 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. Hewent 176-137 with an ERA of 3.44. I'm a real competitor who just doesn't deal too well with failure. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images). Stieb had a high-strung personality and was known as a fierce competitor on the mound; he was regularly seen having animated conversations with himself during pitches when in difficult situations. Overall, he was an All-Star seven times. For more information governing use of our site, please review our Terms of Service. 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. Jon Bois humanizes Stieb's experience, showing what a class act he became despite the crushing blows he faced. It sounds stupid, even admitting that.". They also discussed Stieb's current business endeavor as a contractor in Reno, Nev. Stieb talked about. The job stayed within budget with no cost overruns", "They met their 4-day job estimate. Stieb pitched to a 2.78 ERA over 12 games in the minors. On and on the encomiums flow. You can't just sit down and do that. No-Hitters, .avia-section.av-k6v62xgq-c0812a68936ee67ed4883eaa9d35be9b{ In and out in 4 days. Threw a few pinecones around and hollered at my neighbor to ask if any of them looked like they were going 90 miles an hour. And last year, says Blue Jay Catcher Buck Martinez, Stieb realized, perhaps for the first time, "that he could win when he did not have good stuff. My worst problem with the guitar when I first played it, I wanted to play speed metal. And he had great velocity. Remember, I'd been an outfielder most of my life, so I'd never had to deal with anyone making an error behind me. "I feel like I was good," he says. 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. However, in his career, he was in the top 10 in WAR by pitchers in the AL in seven seasons, six seasons in the top 10 of ERA, eight seasons among the top 10 lowest in hits allowed per nine innings, six seasons in the top 10 in ERA+, and five seasons among the top 10 in innings pitched, complete games, and strikeouts. Thank you", "Good work - Fairly Priced! Genres Baseball 167 pages, Hardcover First published January 1, 1986 Book details & editions 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. You need a ticket. Many pose for photos with Stieb, who affably obliges. He goes, 'They use that like crazy now to gauge how good someone really is. He goes, If they looked at that when you were playing, you would have won four Cy Young Awards in a row, Stieb said, noting it would have been 1982 through 1985 when he led for WAR three consecutive years and finished second the fourth. Dave Stieb Stats, Fantasy & News. Dave Stieb is a building contractor and plays electric guitar. "Mark Newman, our pitching coach then, had watched Dave throw a litle batting practice," Jones says. He does all the things a winning pitcher needs to do." "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. It was a frustrating time for him, but he learned to pitch his way out of it by moving the ball around. 2/2: In January 1987, Dave Stieb was coming off his worst season, in stark contrast to having won the ERA title in 1985. I could entertain a bunch of drunks probably. [1] A seven-time All-Star, he also won The Sporting News' Pitcher of the Year Award in 1982. Sometimes when Stieb pitched, it did not look like he was having fun. "I said, 'I've come full circle. That's not a tough pitch to pick up. Stieb played for the Blue Jays from 1979-92. "It's like an insult, Stieb said. "Trustworthy, tidy & clean, professional, attentive to customers concerns and questions. Kyle is impressive, Danny is fantastic. All his life he had resisted becoming a pitcher, and now he was being told by a top baseball man that his best chance, probably his only chance, of playing in the big leagues would be at that unwanted position. They are Jim Kaat, Sandy Koufax, Bob Lemon, Jack Morris, and Catfish Hunter. "How do you not show up to something like that?" The frustrated fan is roughly half the age of the celebrity guest. "I've never had a dj vu experience like that in my lifeso many things that were the same. Early in his career, Stieb would also frequently yell at his teammates after errors, for plays that he thought they should have made. Stieb is relaxed and voluble. Baseball Primer (later Baseball Think Factory). Mobilesite. ", "Always showed up on time. Soon it's gonna close on this phase of his life. 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. 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. That wasn't in his personality in the past. Only Jack Morris won more games in the 1980s. He's got no chance.". Search Details, View Dave's Profiles on Facebook and 60+ Networks, dave****@gmail, View Dave's Profiles on Facebook and 60+ Networks, dave****@yahoo, View Dave's Profiles on Facebook and 60+ Networks, dave****@hotmail, View Dave's Profiles on Facebook and 60+ Networks, dave****@aol, View Dave's Profiles on Facebook and 60+ Networks, dave****@outlook. Dave Stieb Overview Dave Stieb has been associated with two companies, according to public records. July 22, 1957 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? I realize now I could've had my butt kicked for the stuff I used to do. An emotional journey through charts, graphs and near no-hitters tracking the unfortunate plight of one mans very bizarre career. He insists he does not compare himself to the others. 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. . Wouldnt use anyone else! Might be my favorite thing Jon Bois has ever done. I can end it on my own terms. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The quality of their work was excellent! 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. Alan Trammell, Lou Whitakerand Dale Murphy will all be newlyeligible. He'd already done and seen so much. He had such a desire to excel. That gives him a psychological edge." MORE: Lou Whitaker on Cooperstown snub: 'I didn't even get daylight', I surely did not deserve to be just wiped off the map after the first-year ballot, Stieb said. 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. After 20 minutes, professional courtesy dictates that I end the session, or so I presume. In mid-June, he got the call every minor leaguer craves. Long overdue, I can now say, yes, I do like baseball. Stieb has other assets. LaMonte urged Stieb to fly immediately from California to Toronto and make his peace with a city he had offended in the past with his trade demands. "He didn't want pitching to interfere with his hitting," says Bessa. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. We would not hesitate to absolutely recommend this outstanding company for all your painting needs. A Saluki starter was injured. It is just too bad they dont pave driveways, repair roofs, and do landscaping! 13901 Parkway Commons Dr. Suite A, Oklahoma City, OK 73134. Do you have a blog? I never saw a nastier slider in the 80's. In fact you can't really find a pitcher who was as dominant throughout the entire 80's. He threw a no-hitter and like was an out away from 2 or 3 others on top of a perfect game. Kyle and Chris were not only the hardest workers we have seen, but were also courteous, on-time every day, and took great pride in their workmanship. "He's always had good stuff. I still felt I could make it as a hitter.". Watch. "It was fun to start all over again and make it the same exact way I did 19 years earlier," he said. It is difficult to imagine Stieb patiently embracing this experience in his playing days. So it was exciting again, and it was cool to do that at 40 years old. A mishandled ground ball led to a fifth Yankee run in the sixth. [1] A seven-time All-Star, he also won The Sporting News ' Pitcher of the Year Award in 1982. Stieb's comeback started by accident. Quality, craftsmanship and professionalism", "Trustworthy; quality work; very pleased with finished product! But many who stand in line for an hour inside the stadium remember. Butera said Stieb should tell the Jays he was ready to pitch again. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. "You can't look for one pitch with him," said Cleveland's Andre Thornton after Stieb beat the Indians 4-1 last month. They were very professional at all times", "Quality work, good crew, glad we selected MasterCraft", "I cant think of one thing, the crew that worked on this job was very professional. "Eventually, you figured out that he was almost always angry.". [18], Stieb currently resides in Reno, Nevada, where he works as a building contractor. It's all in what they call the rhythm. And I had bad habits, and I wouldn't sit down and practise the things that you needed to. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. "He thanked me for my apology," says Stieb. The end of Dave Stieb's career was as poetic, fascinating, and shocking as the rest of it. He'll go over to the player and compliment him. Then he laughs. September 25, 1998 After 1990, Stieb struggled with injuries. Friendly, efficient, trustworthy, and treat everyone like family", "Jess & CJ are excellent representatives of Mastercraft! Stucco, skylights, kitchen islands, walk-in closets. But you can't be taking chances with those young arms." JL. ", "They all make the customer feel that your job is important to them", "Just keep doing what you are doing. Thanks to Jesse, Travis and Colt, very efficient & professional. Letterboxd is an independent service created by a small team, and we rely mostly on the support of our members to maintain our site and apps. You don't know what I'm going to say.' Dave Siebels With: Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Dave Stieb was born on July 22, 1957, in Santa Ana, California. "After working with Stieb for a day or two, Mark told me Dave already had a better breaking ball than any of our starters. And now, with everything apparently in place, there's no telling how much farther he can go. In the next one he'll be a building contractor, constructing houses in Nevada. He and his wife, Pattie, have a son, Andrew, who celebrates his first birthday this week. In the next one he'll be a . And that must be considered one of the wonders of American sport, a true phenomenon, because until that fateful spring of 78, Stieb had never pitched at any levelLittle League, Pony League, Colt League, Thorobred League, high school or junior college. You give excellent top service", "Really nice staff - Lisa, Jay, Kyle & Carlos. Dave Stieb is a building contractor and plays electric guitar. In the past I have always prefaced my Jon Bois reviews by saying I don't even like baseball, I don't even watch football. I said, 'What are you shaking your head yes for? Before that, he was one of MLB's best pitchers, and made a triumphant return to the mound in 1998 after a five-year hiatus. Who he was: Dave Stieb made his only appearance on the writers' ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004. It wasn't the first time Dave Stieb had taken the mound for the Salukis. 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. His enthusiasm was scarcely diminished at breakfast the next morning. You will be happy with the work, attention to detail is outstanding", "You were fantastic; I knew I had made the right call as soon as Lisa answered. The companies were formed over a two year period with the most recent being incorporated eleven years ago in October of 2011. Again, Thank you", "Quick accurate bid, finish on time, excellent quality work, nice painters", "I was especially pleased with how much pride your company takes in its work", "Very impressed on time, cleaned up very nicely, efficient. [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. I felt like I was stuck. Photos by John Lott. They're used to throwing to targets. Peppermill Hotel Casino. 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. but only a 14-12 record. We would not hesitate to absolutely recommend this outstanding company for all your painting needs. I'm 40 years old, he said. 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. Find out more. "All he's got on me is two Cy Youngs and a World Series that he actually pitched in, Stieb said. 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. [2] Stieb holds career records for Toronto pitchers in wins, games started, shutouts, strikeouts, complete games and a variety of other categories.

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