Dave Tobik: 5 Things to Know
Today is Tobik’s 70th birthday. Here are five things you need to know:
- RHP Dave Tobik was drafted by the Tigers in the first round, second overall, of the 1975 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Ohio University.
- He debuted on Aug. 26, 1978 against the Brewers, a 9-5 loss. His line: 3.0 IP, 6 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 3 ER.
- He first wore number 38, then switched to 45.
- The Tigers traded him to the Rangers on March 24, 1983 for Johnny Grubb.
- Gist of Tobik’s time in Detroit: 5 seasons, 10-16 record, 3.65 ERA and 13 saves. (He started two games.)
Birthdays
Dave Tobik, Jim Nettles, Jim Brady and the late Chico Hernandez. Check out Brady’s ghastly record — and that equally ghastly Tigers hat in his photo.
Today’s Grid
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 335 7/9 — Rarity: 235
See you tomorrow.
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