A right-handed pitcher who played 16 seasons in the MLB, earning seven All-Star selections and throwing a no-hitter in 1990. He's most known for his impressive career with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Dave Stieb, nicknamed "Sir David," is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) starting pitcher who spent the majority of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays. He is renowned for being a seven-time All-Star, winning The Sporting News Pitcher of the Year Award in 1982, and holding the franchise records for complete games, strikeouts, and innings pitched.
Born on July 22, 1957, in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University, primarily as an outfielder. In his 1978 junior season, he hit .394 with 12 home runs and 48 RBIs, earning him a spot on The Sporting News' All-American team alongside Kirk Gibson and Bob Horner.
Scouted by Bobby Mattick and Al LaMacchia, Stieb was converted to a starting pitcher after being drafted by the Blue Jays, who told him it would be the quickest way to get him to the majors. Fast-tracked through the minors, he debuted in 1979 and quickly established himself as a promising player.
Stieb led the American League (AL) in earned run average (ERA) in 1985, finishing in the top five four other times (1982, 1983, 1984, and 1990). He also twice led the AL in innings pitched (1982 and 1984). With 140 wins in the 1980s, Stieb had the second-highest total by a pitcher in that decade, behind only his rival and later teammate Jack Morris.
Stieb was known for flirting with no-hitters, having reached the ninth inning with no hits four times in five years before accomplishing the feat in 1990. As of 2024, Stieb's no-hitter remains the only one in Blue Jays history.
With a career wins above replacement (WAR) of 56.9, Stieb holds the highest WAR of any Blue Jays player. He also holds the franchise records for complete games (103), strikeouts (1,658), and innings pitched (2,873).
Stieb's contributions to the Toronto Blue Jays have left an indelible mark on the franchise, and his impressive career statistics continue to inspire future generations of baseball players.
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