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Dave Stieb

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Dave Stieb is a former American right-handed starting pitcher whose career was centered on the Toronto Blue Jays. He became a seven-time All-Star and won 175 games for Toronto, establishing him as one of the defining pitchers of the franchise's early history. On September 2, 1990, he threw the only official no-hitter in Blue Jays history, defeating Cleveland 3-0.

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How many games did Dave Stieb win for the Toronto Blue Jays?

Dave Stieb won 175 games for Toronto and became a seven-time All-Star. His career was centered on the Blue Jays, making him one of the defining pitchers of the franchise's early period.

When did Dave Stieb throw his no-hitter?

Stieb threw his only no-hitter on September 2, 1990, against the Cleveland Indians. Toronto won the game 3-0, and it was the first no-hitter in Blue Jays franchise history. [Blue Jays timeline](https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/history/timeline)

Why is Dave Stieb's 1990 no-hitter especially remembered?

It came after several near-misses in which Stieb lost no-hit bids late in games. The September 2, 1990 performance finally gave Toronto its first franchise no-hitter.

What type of pitcher was Dave Stieb?

Stieb was an American right-handed starting pitcher rather than a short-relief specialist. His long-term value came from carrying a regular rotation workload for the Blue Jays and reaching 175 wins with the club.