Dave Stieb

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David Andrew Stieb

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 1", Weight 195 lb.
School Santa Ana College, Southern Illinois University
Debut June 29, 1979
Final Game September 25, 1998
Born July 22, 1957 in Santa Ana, CA USA

[edit] Biographical Information

Dave Stieb was one of the best pitchers of the 1980s and one of the Toronto Blue Jays' first stars. He pitched for the Jays for 14 seasons, from 1979 to 1992, winning 174 games during those years. He also pitched the only no-hitter in Blue Jays history on September 2, 1990. Stieb pitched five career one-hitters; three times he lost no-hit bids with two outs in the ninth. After going 1-3 in four starts for the Chicago White Sox in 1993, his big league career appeared to be over. However, in 1998 at age 40, he returned to the Jays. He went 1-2 with a 4.83 ERA and started three games. After a successful comeback season, Stieb retired for good.

He was the first primary pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays to get an at-bat, on August 29, 1980, in a game in which he also played left field. In the top of the 15th inning, he faced Albert Williams, flying out to center.

Stieb's brother, Steve Stieb, was a catcher in the Atlanta Braves chain.

[edit] Notable Achievements

7-time AL All-Star (1980, 1981, 1983-1985, 1988 & 1990)
AL ERA Leader (1985)
2-time AL Innings Pitched Leader (1982 & 1984)
AL Complete Games Leader (1982)
AL Shutouts Leader (1982)
15 Wins Seasons: 6 (1982-1984 & 1988-1990)
200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 9 (1980, 1982-1986 & 1988-1990)
Won a World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1992 (he did not play in the World Series)