"Excellent service! 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!! 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. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Dave Stieb has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. It is evident that the employees take pride in their work", "The crew was on time and completed the job on time they let us know each day when they were leaving for the day", "Thank you for all the extra hard work in preparing our house so it could be painted. 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. Photos by John Lott. He'd already done and seen so much. Everyone including office staff was wonderful", "Very pleased with the painting. A rapt audience of players and coaches gathered. 13901 Parkway Commons Dr. Suite A, Oklahoma City, OK 73134. More at MORE: Who will be the first unanimous baseball Hall of Famer? In 1985, Stieb signed with the Blue Jays what was then one of the most lucrative contracts in baseball. 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. "I don't think I even knew how to figure an ERA in those days. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images). 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. 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 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. ", A confrontation Stieb had with Martinez early last season helped him see the error of his ways. "I'm not going to say I was great. After 20 minutes, professional courtesy dictates that I end the session, or so I presume. Dave Stieb wrote an autobiography in his late twenties, which is unheard of, but it's tough to blame him. You've made our house look brand new again! 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? Might be my favorite thing Jon Bois has ever done. Gives precise instruction and keeps the workflow moving well. 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The fact is, he has found the one missing ingredient in his still new makeup as a pitcher: peace of mind. Baseball Primer (later Baseball Think Factory). background-color:#ba3434; His pitching surprised and convinced the Blue Jays to draft him. But his fierce intensity was also the engine of his success. 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. 19. There was a rain delay in the fourth inning. 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. Directed by Jon Bois. Many pose for photos with Stieb, who affably obliges. On May 3, 1978 Bobby Mattick, then the director of player development for the Toronto Blue Jays, and Blue Jay scout Al LaMacchia were stationed near the stands on the first-base side in a little ball park in Charleston, Ill., when the visiting centerfielder jogged in to pitch the sixth inning. vs. DET 0.1 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER, Rookie Status: That winter Mattick took Stieb to the Florida Instructional League to work exclusively on his pitching. Thanks! For more information governing use of our site, please review our Terms of Service. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Did not play in major or minor leagues (Did Not Play), Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. "He's the best fielding pitcher in baseball," says his manager, Bobby Cox. We didn't monkey around with his mechanics at all. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. In and out in 4 days. Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Carbondale, IL). "He thanked me for my apology," says Stieb. It is just too bad they dont pave driveways, repair roofs, and do landscaping! Is Stieb about to be wiped off the map once more, or could delayed recognition come? "He's always had good stuff. "He was shaking his head yes before I said a word. Selective censoring on Google Inside imagery 'Belt of Orion' by Roger Berry. On and on the encomiums flow. 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. "Like Lemon," says Widmar, "Dave knows how tough it is to hit. I never had a lesson. "We didn't want to ruin their arms," says Mrs. Stieb, whose fierce involvement in the careers of her sons is well known to baseball people. No one, not even Mattick, his discoverer, expected Stieb to progress with such astonishing alacrity through the Totonto system. in Santa Ana, CA To this day, we debate what it all meant, and where his legacy bel. [4] Previously, on September 24 and 30, 1988, Stieb had no-hitters broken up with two outs and two strikes in the top of the ninth inning in two consecutive starts. It sounds stupid, even admitting that.". That's not a tough pitch to pick up. Dave apologized to me for that incident and that sort of thing has never happened again. I said, 'What are you shaking your head yes for? ", 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. With all the mistakes leading to runs, it's a testing type of circumstance, a challenge." "If he made a bad pitch, he'd slap his glove enough to get you teed off. If only Stieb gave himself more credit for accomplishing this. And I don't think that's enough to make it to the Hall of Fame.". 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. 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. He considered calling the whole thing off. On the days when his slider was diving and his fastball was crackling, his stuff might have been better than anybody's. All Rights Reserved. I'm going home to Nevada in a few days. Whos Dave Stieb? you might be asking. You do a great job. During his career, Stieb won 176 games while losing 137. "He didn't want pitching to interfere with his hitting," says Bessa. A clear, bulleted list of tasks and materials is exactly what I want to see. In the next one he'll be a . Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Injuries ended the first 15 years of his career in 1993. This is a skill attributable to his outfielding experience. Why: A few significant hurdlesremain for Stiebs Hall of Fame case. He's also so tight he makes it hard on himself. Soon it's gonna close on this phase of his life. Fast workers. A few have brought their grandkids. High School: Oak Grove HS (San Jose, CA), Schools: San Jose City College (San Jose, CA), Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Carbondale, IL), Debut: 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. Early in his career, Stieb would also frequently yell at his teammates after errors, for plays that he thought they should have made. But you can't be taking chances with those young arms." Your office staff (Lisa) very pleasant, helpful and very patient with me and my multiple color changes. (Age 41-065d) As a service-driven real estate professional, I recognize people who have the same business ethics as I do and totally appreciate them. "No way he should be thanking me. My home looks beautiful! They're used to throwing to targets. 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 he thought of his old adversaries in the press corps. You are honest and run a professional business", "Service is outstanding. Stieb looked at some of Saberhagens other accomplishments. Building under construction. We are very please and will definitely call Mastercraft if we have needs in the future", "Very easy to work with. ", Jones, however, appealed to Stieb's sense of team spirit. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. And they'd been disappointed. He's such an outstanding athlete, we all expect him to be older. In the shortened 1981 season, he became the first starter in the history of the Toronto franchise to have a winning season11-10. The Jays offered him a shot to return in 1999 and work out of the bullpen. And by that time, he had mellowed. Send. 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. We went through a year every two weeks, one week for discussion (everyone was required to defend all of their votes) one for voting, starting in 2003.. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. "He comes at you and has good control," says Lachemann. 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. What is Stiebs standard for Cooperstown? What it told me was in (the writers) minds, I didn't even do anything worth recognizing.. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Stieb has other assets. [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]. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. ", "Always showed up on time. All Rights Reserved. You promised a quality job and that is what we got. But, says Jones, "the scouts couldn't know when he was going to pitch because we never did." Dave Stieb Overview Dave Stieb has been associated with two companies, according to public records. won three or even four AL Cy Young Awards while with the Blue Jays. Your ability is a given, but signing autographs, talking decently to a writer, things like that, will separate you from the crowd. Their current project will take another two years to finish. (405) 947-1643. I realize now how bad all that looked. Disappointed by what they had seen, they nevertheless decided to stay around long enough to see him throw. But I realized at the end of that season that man, it's a lot harder throwing with the stuff I had. ", "Always happy with your work! Stieb entered the league primarily as a power pitcher,[15] relying on a high, inside fastball to strike batters out. ", "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!! Keep up the excellent work! Search instead in Creative? Dave Stieb's struggle is universal, gut wrenching, and inspiring. ", Stieb has had protracted and bitter contract disputes with the Blue Jays, invariably involving demands to be traded, but all was resolved this February when LaMonte, who still works as a teacher, and Blue Jay vice-presidents Pat Gillick and Paul Beeston agreed to a six-year deal that could pay Stieb, with incentive clauses, as much as $1 million a year. ", "You guys are great. And he doesn't walk many batters75 in those 288 innings last year. He has just enough of it left to present one more altar to the gods and say goodbye.". Part 2 just tore my soul apartPart 3 just put it back together, Sprinted out to my backyard see if, like Dave Stieb, I too have spent 20+ years on this Earth without realizing I have a rocket launcher attached to my shoulder. Born in Portland, Oregon, he played college football at Port read more. "He has a tremendously competitive attitude. I could entertain a bunch of drunks probably. The old battles are over. 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. Stiebs JAWS is 50.4.
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