Happy 70th Birthday, Dave Stegman.
A University of Arizona alum, Dave Stegman was drafted by Detroit in the first round — second pick overall — of the 1976 amateur draft.
- He played in eight games in 1978, all in the outfield, and batted .286 in 14 at bats.
- In ’79 he played in only 12 games and batted .194 — but with one homer!
- The 1980 season was his last with the Tigers: he appeared in 65 games and hit .177 in 130 at bats.
- The Tigers shipped him to the San Diego Padres for Dennis Kinney in December 1980.
Learn more about Stegman in the Fungo Archives.
Also born on this date: The late Sandy Amoros and Walt Dropo.
Today’s Nugget
Did you know that long-time Cubs catcher Jody Davis signed with the Tigers in 1990 but never appeared in a game for them? Me neither until last week.
Signed on May 28, Davis spent his time in Toledo, appearing in just three games for the Mud Hens, going 1 for 8, with one run scored. He was released on Sept. 30.
When you consider what’s available on YouTube, it’s a shame there’s no clip of Harry Caray singing “Jody, Jody Davis … king of Wrigley Field” as he did so often in 1984 after a Davis homer.
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See you tomorrow.
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