Happy birthday, Steve Dreyer
by Adam J. Morris on Nov 19, 2009 2:45 PM CST
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Happy birthday to Steve Dreyer, who turns 40 today...
Dreyer was a righty pitcher who logged 50+ innings for the Rangers in 1993 and 1994, never pitched in the majors again, and has a weird stat line.
In 1993, he was 3-3 with a 5.71 ERA.
In 1994, he was 1-1 with a 5.71 ERA.
So both years he was in the majors, he had the same winning percentage and ERA.
Freaky, huh?
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like omg so freaky
my better is better than your better.
by rangerjake on Nov 19, 2009 2:50 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Rangers Trivia Time!
What is the signficance of October 3, 1993 in Rangers history, and how was Steve Dreyer involved?
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
by txranger7 on Nov 19, 2009 3:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is that the last game ever at Arlington Stadium?
I was there for either the Friday night or Saturday night game at that series, I believe against the Royals. I even have a “last homestand ever” pennant commemorating the weekend.
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by WestTxAg06 on Nov 19, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe the last game was a home game...
because I was at it… Definitely the Royals because it was also George Brett’s last game.
by JShoe on Nov 19, 2009 3:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes it was
I was at this game, too. Steve Dreyer was the losing pitcher. The only reason I even remember his name was because I kept score in my “Last Game at Arlington Stadium” program. I remember it was cloudy, but not cold.
Dreyer pitched 8 innings, giving up 2 runs. Tom Henke pitched the top of the 9th, giving up George Brett’s last hit. It was close the shortstop, but Manny Lee didn’t make much of an effort to get it.
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
by txranger7 on Nov 19, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If freaky = mere coincidence, sure.
"Blister please, with those wings in your spine.
Love to be with a brother of mine.
How he'd love to find your tongue in his teeth,
In a struggle to find secret songs that you keep,
Wrapped in boxes so tight, sounding only at night as you sleep." ~Jeff Mangum; Neutral Milk Hotel
by jdh90 on Nov 19, 2009 3:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
His FIP
‘93 – 5.62
’94 – 4.17
Not so ‘freaky’ now
by oc on Nov 19, 2009 3:46 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Yeah for Ames, Iowa!
It’s possible another 50 years will pass before another MLer hails from Ames.
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
by rooster on Nov 19, 2009 4:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And he had a tatoo on his head.
LoneStarBall....You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.
by DaheelzCM on Nov 19, 2009 5:21 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Plus he was "Hunter" and made a guest appearance on "Cheers"
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by WyoRanger on Nov 19, 2009 5:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fred Dryer
Apparently, it came down to him and Ted Danson for the role of Sam. I think fans of Cheers and Hunter (like myself) are glad it turned out the way it did.
LoneStarBall....You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.
by DaheelzCM on Nov 19, 2009 5:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Also
It came down to Shelley Long and Julia Duffy for the role of Diane.
Dryer and Duffy both ended up with guest spots on Cheers later on.
by Adam J. Morris on Nov 20, 2009 8:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard they named a brand of ice cream in his honor
by oc on Nov 19, 2009 5:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How is the consistency?
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by Chase Irwin on Nov 19, 2009 8:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I worked...
VERY briefly as an ice cream quality control agent at Dreyer’s years ago. The stuff just ain’t that good.
by ghostofErikThompson on Nov 19, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What responsibilities does an ice cream quality control agent have?
by oc on Nov 19, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"ice cream quality control agent"
Sounds like a very important and very tasty job.
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"...he wasn’t a good hitter, just a good middle of the order bat that hit a lot of homers." - NYTXFAN on Mark McGwire
by lonestarJon on Nov 19, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He was the youngster...
the Rangers replaced Nolan Ryan with when Nolan Ryan’s arm finally imploded.
by ghostofErikThompson on Nov 19, 2009 5:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OT:
Im watching the Syracuse-Cal game, I think Bobby Knight is an excellent commentator. Im very impressed so far.
"More than likely JW never played sports above the youth level. It amazes me that he seems to have no concept on the common reactions of an adult athlete or their normal interactions between each other." - laxonto
by Michael Cave on Nov 19, 2009 6:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OSU-CU
Parrish Cox fumbles a punt.
Chris Fowler: “A big muff for Cox,” followed by muddled laughter in the both.
by robert_d_wilfong on Nov 19, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That sounds like a Lewin/Knox/Grieve line right there
I’ll never forget the day Knox interviewed the fresh roasted peanuts guy who started talking about his hot and fresh nuts, which caused Knox to turn around and smirk at the camera, which then led to hysterical laughter in the booth.
"Dying ain't hard. It’s living in the wake of a thorough public humiliation that’s hard.--JDT217
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by WestTxAg06 on Nov 19, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A good Knoxy moment? That's rare.
Wish I would of saw that.
"Blister please, with those wings in your spine.
Love to be with a brother of mine.
How he'd love to find your tongue in his teeth,
In a struggle to find secret songs that you keep,
Wrapped in boxes so tight, sounding only at night as you sleep." ~Jeff Mangum; Neutral Milk Hotel
by jdh90 on Nov 19, 2009 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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