Todd Stottlemyre
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| Todd Stottlemyre | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 20, 1965 Yakima, Washington |
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| Batted: Left | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| April 6, 1988 for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 26, 2002 for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win–Loss record | 138–121 |
| Earned run average | 4.28 |
| Strikeouts | 1,587 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Todd Vernon Stottlemyre (born May 20, 1965 in Yakima, Washington) is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played 15 seasons for the Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks. He is the son of Mel Stottlemyre, former New York Yankees pitcher. His brother Mel Stottlemyre, Jr. also pitched in the major leagues for the Kansas City Royals in 1990.
He was selected by the Blue Jays out of UNLV as the third overall pick in the 1985 MLB draft.
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[edit] Scouting report
His fastball, average (high) velocity, clocked at around 92-93 mph. Stottlemyre possessed above average control of his pitches. His style of pitching was direct; using an inside fastball to challenge opposing hitters. Furthermore, he possessed an above average slider, curveball, and later on, a splitter (adopted from teammate Dave Stewart). As an above average pitcher, Stottlemyre made a direct contribution to the Blue Jays' 1992 & 1993 World Series victories. His weaknesses as a pitcher, although subject to debate, were his predictability of confronting opposing hitters; pitches over the 'heart' of home plate; hittable fastballs, and flat curveballs. Changing speeds was not a part of his repertoire; Stottlemyre did not possess an effective 'changeup.'
[edit] Reputation of being emotional and temperamental
An emotional and temperamental player, Stottlemyre carried his emotions 'on his sleeve'.[citation needed]
While pitching for the Blue Jays in Game 4 of the 1993 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Stottlemyre attempted to slide into third base while attempting to reach third on a single by Roberto Alomar. His baserunning skills indicated inexperience; having hesitated between second and third base. The attempt, having resulted in him being thrown/tagged out while sliding head-first into third base, and scraping his chin in the process. That prompted Ed Rendell, then the mayor of Philadelphia, to ridicule Stottlemyre while also adding that he could hit his pitches. After Stottlemyre and his teammates won the Series, Stottlemyre responded to the comment at the ensuing victory rally, expressing his displeasure with the mayor by declaring, "You can kiss my ass!".[1]
On February 20, 1994, Stottlemyre and Blue Jays teammate Dave Stewart were both arrested in Dunedin, Florida for battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest after an argument arose between Stewart, who was accompanied by Stottlemyre, and a night club, reportedly over Stewart's refusal to pay a $3 cover fee.[2][3]
[edit] Post-baseball career
After retiring from baseball, Stottlemyre became a stock market analyst for Merrill Lynch,[4][5] and subsequently a day trader and founder of a hedge fund.[5]
As of 2010, Stottlemyre is a member of ACN Inc., operating a network within the multi-level marketing company selling telecommunications, cable and internet services. He makes a presentation to a group at the home of an individual in that group, earning residual percentages from the acquisition of customers.[5]
[edit] See also
- List of Major League Baseball leaders in career wins
- List of second generation MLB players
- MLB All-Time Hit Batsmen List
[edit] References
- ^ "Video". CNN. February 28, 2000. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1018400/3/index.htm.
- ^ "Boxing". Los Angeles Times. February 22, 1994. http://articles.latimes.com/1994-02-22/sports/sp-25675_1_evander-holyfield.
- ^ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-14895626.html
- ^ Zwolinski, Mark (9 August 2009). "Jays reunion brings back memories for Cito Gaston". The Star (Toronto). http://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/article/678505. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ a b c Ladurantaye, Steve (16 March 2010). "Guess who's coming to dinner? Stottlemyre has a pitch for you". The globe and Mail (Toronto). http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/marketing/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-stottlemyre-has-a-pitch-for-you/article1502486/. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
- Todd Stottlemyre freaks out on YouTube
| Preceded by Mark McGwire |
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award 2000 |
Succeeded by John Franco |
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- 1965 births
- American money managers
- Arizona Diamondbacks players
- Arizona League Diamondbacks players
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- Living people
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- Oakland Athletics players
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- St. Louis Cardinals players
- Syracuse Chiefs players
- Toronto Blue Jays players
- Texas Rangers players
- Tucson Sidewinders players
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