In plainer language, he had a temper, one which frequently manifested itself in unseemly displays of petulance on the field. ", "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. Wisdom. 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. ", "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!! Join our linker program. He insists he does not compare himself to the others. Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Carbondale, IL). He posted a 1-3 record and 4.83 ERA in 19 games, including three starts. 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. Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University[1] as an outfielder. 2022 David Andrew Stieb ( / stib /; born July 22, 1957) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. David Andrew Stieb was born on July 22, 1957, in Santa Ana, California. Their current project will take another two years to finish. Efficient, professional, and timely", "It was nice to know I could trust Jesse with my house and key and not worry about being there. They also discussed Stieb's current business endeavor as a contractor in Reno, Nev. Stieb talked about. Maybe he thought that at this point, hed seen it all. Phoenix, AZ 85004 ", Jones, however, appealed to Stieb's sense of team spirit. 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The best price & superior service & quality", "Your crew did a very professional job. Just four years later, he was the best pitcher in the American League. [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. Every time his team had taken a lead in this long and imperfectly played game, it had found a way to give it back. His career 122 ERA+ is tied with Hall of Famer Bob Feller. 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. Stieb has a higher WAR than five modern Hall of Fame starters, or starters who played most of their career after World War II. But until this year, Stieb suffered from what baseball people euphemistically call a "makeup" problem. Didnt forget any part of the job. They're used to throwing to targets. In his rookie year the right-hander tossed 7 complete games and a shutout while splitting his 16 decisions. Do you have a blog? And I wasn't accustomed to playing for a last-place team. My house looks like a new house", "Did an awesome job on some very old ugly doors. ", "Always showed up on time. Someone who has been a pitcher from high school on up may actually have more problems. 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. "I was not going to have all the media, who already heard this was happening, a day later go, 'Oh, he's not doing it.' Watch. But all of these happened in the 1980s or in 1990. Dave Stieb on Hall of Fame: 'I surely did not deserve to be just wiped off the map', Lou Whitaker on Cooperstown snub: 'I didn't even get daylight', Meet the top seven candidates for the 2018 Hall of Fame class. He also came to bat that year in the All Star Game when American League Manager Jim Frey ran out of pinch hitters. . [19] After his career in baseball, he has taken up the electric guitar. 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. 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. Dave Stieb's struggle is universal, gut wrenching, and inspiring. We have always been pleased with every job and will continue to use your services for any painting needs inside & out", "You exceeded our expectations!! 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. But he, arguably, should also be a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. 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. But I realized at the end of that season that man, it's a lot harder throwing with the stuff I had. So I never got really, really good, but I can play some stuff and do the rhythm and stuff like that. "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. Whos Dave Stieb? you might be asking. You can't just sit down and do that. To apply for a job with Ward Construction, please send a cover letter together with your C.V. to: Ward@wardconst.com. He's also so tight he makes it hard on himself. We didn't find out he could pitch until April 1. Dave Stieb (born July 22, 1957) is famous for being baseball player. The frustrated fan is roughly half the age of the celebrity guest. These days, Stieb and two partners are building their second subdivision in Reno, where he makes his home. Afterward, Roger Clemens told him he should still be pitching. Learn more. More at MLB.TV Buy MLB.TV Buy At Bat MLB . Jon Bois humanizes Stieb's experience, showing what a class act he became despite the crushing blows he faced. He takes the same hard stance with other candidates, even friends. "I'd just settled into an apartment in Syracuse after I moved to Triple A when they called me up. During his career, Stieb won 176 games while losing 137. from the SABR BioProject, More Dave Stieb Pages at Baseball Reference. Then, a few days later, bullpen coach Sal Butera caught him in the 'pen. 14,202nd in major league history) Selective censoring on Google Inside imagery 'Belt of Orion' by Roger Berry. 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. 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. I'm all self-taught from friends and books. I love how the exterior of the house and cabinets turned out", "We will never call anyone in the future but Mastercraft!" Dave Stieb had 1,669 strikeouts over his career. . 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. I've always viewed Stieb affectionately. June 29, 1979 The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. July 22, 1957 "It was hard for me to fathom why they wanted me to be something I wasn't," Stieb says. "He's like me, Stieb said, looking at Saberhagens numbers. The end of Dave Stieb's career was as poetic, fascinating, and shocking as the rest of it. 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. I still felt I could make it as a hitter.". Thus a Stieb game rarely lasts longer than 120 pitches. [8] In 1998, after a five-year hiatus from baseball, Stieb returned to the Blue Jays and pitched in 19 games (three starts), going 12 with a 4.83 ERA.[1][9]. 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. "You can't look for one pitch with him," said Cleveland's Andre Thornton after Stieb beat the Indians 4-1 last month. Mastercraft is very professional & considerate through the entire process", "Mastercraft Paintingwhat a professional company! Showing Editorial results for dave stieb. Sport as a metaphor for life has been a common theme in Bois documentaries, and here it never is contrived. Injuries ended the first 15 years of his career in 1993. It's like a beautiful piece of music, played out over one of the longest units of time in any major sport: the career of a dominant baseball player. The Hall of Fame is more indicative of somebody having consistency throughout their whole career and dominating numbers throughout their whole career, he said. 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. . Genres Baseball 167 pages, Hardcover First published January 1, 1986 Book details & editions "He didn't want pitching to interfere with his hitting," says Bessa. You do a great job. Hed already done and seen so much. Only Jack Morris won more games in the 1980s. 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. It wasn't vintage Dave Stieb stuff.". 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. As weve discussed recently, Stieb was one of the best pitchers to pitch in the 1980s. 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. For reasons that seemed irrational, he was sometimes as fierce off the field as on the mound, still fighting when the real fight was over. It is a convivial conversation. He is eager to expound. Mastercraft is a company with lots of integrity. In 1985, Stieb signed with the Blue Jays what was then one of the most lucrative contracts in baseball. 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. 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. Dave Stieb wrote an autobiography in his late twenties, which is unheard of, but its tough to blame him. . 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. "I didn't like his swing," says Mattick. IMDb "If he made a bad pitch, he'd slap his glove enough to get you teed off. READ MORE: How Troy Tulowitzki Made Josh Donaldson a Better Defender. 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 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. It's like, please, amuse me and string me out for two, three years.". Lisa is great! Thanks to Jesse, Travis and Colt, very efficient & professional. In the shortened 1981 season, he became the first starter in the history of the Toronto franchise to have a winning season11-10. We would not hesitate to absolutely recommend this outstanding company for all your painting needs. My worst problem with the guitar when I first played it, I wanted to play speed metal. Stieb's father was a contractor. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "Dave Stieb," says the Orioles' designated hitter, Ken Singleton, "is no picnic.". Why: A few significant hurdlesremain for Stiebs Hall of Fame case. Bois and Rubenstein are the greatest documentary makers, ever. Kyle is an excellent foreman. Shows how smart we were. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. David was a major league pitcher when most of his buddies from school were working in Chevron stations. Genuinely one of the most life-affirming pieces of storytelling to come out this year. "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. 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. Sport as a metaphor for life has been a common theme in Bois documentaries, and here it never is contrived. I said a lot of things I shouldn't have. 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. So will Morris, who spent 15 years on the writers ballot and just missed induction through it. I could entertain a bunch of drunks probably. After a short stint with the Chicago White Sox and a six-week run with the Kansas City Royals Triple-A club, Stieb went home to his family. TMDb "I really couldn't believe it myself," Stieb says. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. ", "I tell everyone how pleased I am with the job and how wonderful you all are!! 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. But many who stand in line for an hour inside the stadium remember. Always a pleasure to speak with Lisa-very friendly! Stieb looked at some of Saberhagens other accomplishments. It was the third time in two seasons that Stieb had lost a no-hitter with two out in the ninth inning. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The quality of their work was excellent! 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. He's got no chance.". . 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. In the first half of the season, he couldn't make his slider work at all. The quality was consistent all the way through, with Part 3 easily the best. ", 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. Stieb's "makeup" improved after Martinez gave him a talking-to about his attitude. "Is that it?" Always on time, courteous and good work! Bois and Rubenstein are the greatest documentary makers, ever. "It's like an insult, Stieb said. 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. "To me, ERA is indicative of who's better," Stieb said. Back in 1998, I covered Dave Stieb's improbable comeback with the Blue Jays, 4 1/2 years after he retired. "He was absolutely overpowering. Stieb's autobiography, Tomorrow I'll Be Perfect, was co-written with Kevin Boland and released in 1986. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. No one, not even Mattick, his discoverer, expected Stieb to progress with such astonishing alacrity through the Totonto system. View David Stieb results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. SUMMARY Career WAR 56.4 W 176 L 137 ERA 3.44 G 443 GS 412 SV 3 IP 2895.1 SO 1669 WHIP 1.245 Dave Stieb Overview Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. It is just too bad they don't pave . It is three hours before game time at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver. The companies were formed over a two year period with the most recent being incorporated eleven years ago in October of 2011. "I'm not going to say I was great. [18], Stieb currently resides in Reno, Nevada, where he works as a building contractor. us. Keep up the excellent work! Then he thought of his old adversaries in the press corps. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. His enthusiasm was scarcely diminished at breakfast the next morning. Phone: 602.496.1460 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. He led the league in shutouts (five), complete games (19) and innings pitched (288). They transform and uplift the medium in a way no one else does. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. He was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, located in St. Marys, Ontario, with the Class of 2005. Dave had that feel.". ", "Dave is the most intense person I've ever met," says his agent. 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). Pat Hentgen told me years ago, he goes, Man, you know how they're using that WAR a lot, that stat? I go, 'Yeah.' 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+. 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? Do Pattie and Dave want Andrew to be a fireman or follow in his father's footsteps as a starter? ", "You guys are great. On one hand, Stieb said he wasnt that surprised with the outcome. Longtime fans know all about that. They are Jim Kaat, Sandy Koufax, Bob Lemon, Jack Morris, and Catfish Hunter. The Jays offered him a shot to return in 1999 and work out of the bullpen. Overall, he was an All-Star seven times. It was a shocking turnabout, driven by bone chips in his elbow. 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[1] A seven-time All-Star, he also won The Sporting News' Pitcher of the Year Award in 1982. 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. But, says Jones, "the scouts couldn't know when he was going to pitch because we never did." ", A confrontation Stieb had with Martinez early last season helped him see the error of his ways. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Morris had the most wins, but Stieb had the lower ERA and he wasn't even close to me, I think. With all the mistakes leading to runs, it's a testing type of circumstance, a challenge." [3], Stieb played for the Blue Jays from 1979 to 1992 and again in 1998. Copyright 2023 PeekYou.com. 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. He had an ERA+ of 122 and a FIP of 3.82. Very pleased with all your company. After 1990, Stieb struggled with injuries. Stieb, who was known for his devastating slider, was the ace for the Blue Jays in the 1980s, and in the 80s, he won 140 games, which is only second to Hall of Famer (and Stieb's 1992 Blue Jays teammate) Jack Morris. He has good stuff. Seattle Manager Rene Lachemann, among many others, considers Stieb the best righthanded pitcher in the league. Film data from TMDb. They couldnt do a better job and a 100% warranty, Mastercraft honors their contract", "They are very good and will go the extra mile for you and that counts a lot", "Excellent service. HE HAD NOT. He is known for being a Baseball Player. Addressed my concerns in a prompt manner", "Jesse did a great job! A mishandled ground ball led to a fifth Yankee run in the sixth. We all can learn a lot from Dave Stieb about patience, fulfillment, and passion. It's not the big things in life that make you, it's the little things. The problem, of course, is that Hall of Fame committees dont generally get too deep into the weeds with sabermetrics. Time is running out. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He said, 'I know what you're here for and I think it's a great idea.' For more information governing use of our site, please review our Terms of Service. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Stieb is also above recent first-ballot Hall of Famers Glavine and John Smoltz in WAR7 as well as Early Wynn, Lemon, Kaat, Hunter, Ford, Don Sutton, and Morris. 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. Dave Stieb's Golden Years: 1982-85. He was an awesome pitcher, Stieb said. He's such a high-strung kid, I realized that what he was really doing was criticizing himself. The Blue Jays voluntarily renegotiated the last three years of his contract to pay him a higher amount in recognition of his years of service. This is a skill attributable to his outfielding experience.