the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. They also discussed Stieb's current business endeavor as a contractor in Reno, Nev. Stieb talked about. . 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. As we've discussed recently, Stieb was one of the best pitchers to pitch in the 1980s. 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. He has the same delivery today as he had then. Could he just sneak in, get a photo signed and then leave? Hewent 176-137 with an ERA of 3.44. . "To me, ERA is indicative of who's better," Stieb said. [12] Stieb's number 37 was engraved on the pitcher's mound for the game and 10,000 bobbleheads of Stieb were handed out to fans upon entrance.[13][14]. For Stieb, fun was flying close to the flame. Learn more. You need a ticket. He glowered and muttered on the mound. I would recommend your company to anyone who is looking to have a painting job done and wants to work with reliable, competitively prices professionals", "Thank you so much for a job well done - you are experts in all aspects of painting and decorating, and we look forward to working with you in the future", "Our house looks beautiful - excellent craftsmanship. Phone: 602.496.1460 ", "We are extremely impressed!!! DETAILS BELOW. Whereas with other pitchers this would be seen as a sign of weakness, with Stieb it was perceived as the best way to motivate himself to get out of a jam. 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. When you look at his peak seasons, Stiebs case gets much stronger. The frustrated fan is roughly half the age of the celebrity guest. I love how the exterior of the house and cabinets turned out", "We will never call anyone in the future but Mastercraft!" He had an ERA+ of 122 and a FIP of 3.82. It's not the big things in life that make you, it's the little things. Video Film Room Hub Statcast MLB Network MLB Originals Podcasts. Injuries also played a role in curtailing Stiebs career and preventing him from accumulating more of the counting stats Hall of Fame voters so value. It is a convivial conversation. Wa-Pai-Shone 'Stremmel Gallery' by Mark Mack. They both were clean and polite", "Excellent work from beginning to end. [1] A seven-time All-Star, he also won The Sporting News ' Pitcher of the Year Award in 1982. Stieb looked at some of Saberhagens other accomplishments. MORE: Who will be the first unanimous baseball Hall of Famer? ", "Jesse & CJ went above and beyond expectations. Thank you", "Good work - Fairly Priced! Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Obviously. 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. Building under construction. 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. Well, this is a guy who had never stepped on a pitchers mound in his life until age 20. Instead, I watched a ton of baseball and spent the off-seasons reading about baseball. 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! Stieb entered the league primarily as a power pitcher,[15] relying on a high, inside fastball to strike batters out. Rookie season: 18 starts, 8-8, league average ERA+ (the team was 53-109; not quite Carlton going 27-10 but still very impressive) 1980-85 seasonal average: 34 starts, 13 CG, 254 IP, 3.07 ERA, 139 ERA+. We're interested now in developing the total man.". He was a pitcher now, for certain. (Age 41-065d) After 1990, Stieb struggled with injuries. Why: A few significant hurdlesremain for Stiebs Hall of Fame case. Jon Bois continues to take what is at first glance mundane material and make it completely captivating. "Then," he says, "I'll be done with that career.". That's not a tough pitch to pick up. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Pat Hentgen told me years ago, he goes, Man, you know how they're using that WAR a lot, that stat? I go, 'Yeah.' Maybe he though. I'm going home to Nevada in a few days. Always a pleasure to speak with Lisa-very friendly! That was something else new I had to deal with. And they'd been disappointed. Seattle Manager Rene Lachemann, among many others, considers Stieb the best righthanded pitcher in the league. Stieb's name is honored by the Blue Jays in the, Toronto Blue Jays Opening Day starting pitchers, List of Major League Baseball annual ERA leaders, List of Major League Baseball career hit batsmen leaders, "Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago White Sox Box Score, August 24, 1985", "Dave Stieb Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More", "Jays sign Stieb to 11-year deal for $25 million", "Ryan Raburn hits pair of home runs to power Tigers in Toronto", "FedEx Dave Stieb Bobblehead Day is Sun Aug 29 vs. Tigers. He will use any of these pitches in any situation and on any count. With all the mistakes leading to runs, it's a testing type of circumstance, a challenge." ", Stieb acknowledges that the brush with Martinez was instructive. Two hours before his autograph session in Vancouver, I interview Stieb as we stand in the half-light of the stadium's lower concourse. He finished the '79 American League season with eight wins and eight defeats for a team with 109 losses. The next year, when he finished at 12-15, he played in the All Star Game. Next thing I know, I'm at the (minor league) complex with all the young kids and I'm going, 'What have I done?' Longtime fans know all about that. This led to other issues, which ultimately culminated with Stiebs release from the Blue Jays after the 1992 season. In the next one he'll be a building contractor, constructing houses in Nevada. Stieb has other assets. Send. Bob LaMonte, who lives only a short drive from Stieb's parents' modest Spanish-style home in San Jose and who was Stieb's high school history teacher and special teams football coach (Stieb averaged 42 yards a boot in his two seasons as a punter). Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. High School: Oak Grove HS (San Jose, CA), Schools: San Jose City College (San Jose, CA), Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Carbondale, IL), Debut: In case anyones wondering, Stiebs heard of WAR. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 14,202nd in major league history) He worked without taking breaks-except for lunch. }, Cronkite School at ASU You can't just sit down and do that. In the next one he'll be a . I never had a lesson. Afterward, Roger Clemens told him he should still be pitching. And I wasn't accustomed to playing for a last-place team. He and his wife, Pattie, have a son, Andrew, who celebrates his first birthday this week. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. . The fact is, he has found the one missing ingredient in his still new makeup as a pitcher: peace of mind. Photos by John Lott. 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 won't do the things I used to. 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. During his career, Stieb won 176 games while losing 137. Dave Stieb's Golden Years: 1982-85. Search their Arrest Records, Driving Records, Contact Information, Photos and More 1) Dave Stieb's Phone & Current Address "He thanked me for my apology," says Stieb. Didnt forget any part of the job. Someone who has been a pitcher from high school on up may actually have more problems. The crew was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. 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. Especially considering all he'd been through in the big leagues, and the high (and often unrealistic) expectations he placed on himself and his teammates. Injuries ended the first 15 years of his career in 1993. Born: 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. 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'm a real competitor who just doesn't deal too well with failure. Search address history, phone, age and more. I had great moments. Pete and Pat didn't picture Dave as a pitcher. IMDb 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. Selective censoring on Google Inside imagery 'Belt of Orion' by Roger Berry. Sport as a metaphor for life has been a common theme in Bois documentaries, and here it never is contrived. Letterboxd Limited. Dave Stieb was born on July 22, 1957, in Santa Ana, California. Dave Stieb played for 2 teams; the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox. How easy you made the project and what a perfect job you did", "Keep doing what you are doing! Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Long overdue, I can now say, yes, I do like baseball. A few have brought their grandkids. ", An astute decision it was. It is three hours before game time at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver. "He's got a nasty slider." "He's a real competitor." "He's cocky, but he backs it up." Stieb, only 25 and in his fifth season in the major leagues and his sixth in professional baseball, is at the very top of his profession. He is ahead of Hall of Famers Don Drysdale, Warren Spahn, Lemon, Tom Glavine, Gaylord Perry, Phil Niekro, Steve Carlton, Ferguson Jenkins, Jim Bunning, Robin Roberts, and many others. Thanks! "Eventually, you figured out that he was almost always angry.". The crew was great & a pleasure to have here for 4 days. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Now he makes it a point to recognize great plays. It is just too bad they don't pave . Definitely will recommend to others", "You have a marvelous and skilled crew. Efficient, professional, and timely", "It was nice to know I could trust Jesse with my house and key and not worry about being there. 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. ", "Your company is friendly, knowledgeable and delivers promises. John and Mike were professional, meticulous, kept us informed; we could tell they take pride in their work. On and on the encomiums flow. Addressed my concerns in a prompt manner", "Jesse did a great job! Fans lining up for autographs in Vancouver found a more mellow Stieb than the version they once saw on the mound. A few years ago, he joined two friends in a construction firm. Report this film, shed real tears when that beautiful blue beacon shot up into the sky, After I graduated from college, I pretty much stopped watching movies for about five years. The Hall of Fame is more indicative of somebody having consistency throughout their whole career and dominating numbers throughout their whole career, he said. Who he was: Dave Stieb made his only appearance on the writers ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004. He had made the big leagues in his first full season as a professional and at a position still strange to him. "It was a storybook game," he said. He seems to have it all. It's a funny thing, but most converted infielders and outfielders have good control, especially infielders. He didn't, in fact, become a full-time pitcher until 1979. This fall, hell be eligible for the first time as a veterans candidate on the Modern Baseball Committee ballot. "Excellent service! All Rights Reserved. He takes the same hard stance with other candidates, even friends. Film data from TMDb. And I don't think that's enough to make it to the Hall of Fame.". They're used to throwing to targets. We are 100% satisfied with the excellent quality of work. Dave Stieb Stats, Fantasy & News. [7] After an excellent 1990 season, a series of shoulder and back injuries early in the 1991 season ended his effective pitching years, culminating in a 46 season in 1992 that resulted in his release after the season ended. The Vancouver Canadians game is sold out, but he desperately covets an autograph from the evening's special guest. Remember, I'd been an outfielder most of my life, so I'd never had to deal with anyone making an error behind me. Stiebs WAR7 (or WAR in his best seven seasons) was 44.5, which is tied for 66th all-time among starters. Dave Stieb was born on the 22nd of July, 1957. And the control. Dave Stieb Overview Dave Stieb has been associated with two companies, according to public records. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of serviceapply. Kyle was an example for all young people! Dave Stieb didn't become a pitcher until five years ago, but now he's one of the best, 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Your office staff (Lisa) very pleasant, helpful and very patient with me and my multiple color changes. Whos Dave Stieb? you might be asking. The old battles are over. Stieb never went on the disabled list until excessive working out in 1991 gave him a herniated disk in his back, aggravated by a collision near first base that spring. [19] After his career in baseball, he has taken up the electric guitar. But, says Jones, "the scouts couldn't know when he was going to pitch because we never did." "I'm all right," he says. Lisa is great! 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. He considered calling the whole thing off. He has come so far in such a short time. Friends come to jam. 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.