Blake Stein
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William Blake Stein is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
who played for the Oakland Athletics
and Kansas City Royals
from -.
On June 2, 1994, he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
in the 6th round of the 1994 amateur draft
. On July 31, , he was traded by the Cardinals with Eric Ludwick
and T. J. Mathews
to the Oakland Athletics for Mark McGwire
. On July 31, , he was traded by the Athletics with Jeff D'Amico
and Brad Rigby
to the Kansas City Royals for Kevin Appier
. On June 17, , Stein fanned
eight straight Brewers
for the Royals, and 11 in five 2/3 innings, but Milwaukee defeated Kansas City, 5-2. Only Nolan Ryan
(twice), Ron Davis, and Roger Clemens
have struck out eight in a row in the American League
.
After retiring from baseball
, Stein attended Spring Hill College
and graduated in 2005. He is now teaching science and coaching baseball at McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who played for the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
and Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
from -.
On June 2, 1994, he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
in the 6th round of the 1994 amateur draft
1994 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1994 Major League Baseball draft.-Compensation picks:-Other notable players:*A.J. Pierzynski , Minnesota Twins, 3rd round*Bobby Howry , San Francisco Giants, 5th round...
. On July 31, , he was traded by the Cardinals with Eric Ludwick
Eric Ludwick
Eric David Ludwick is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He played for the Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Florida Marlins, and Toronto Blue Jays...
and T. J. Mathews
T. J. Mathews
Timothy Jay Mathews is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of eight season in Major League Baseball, primarily as a relief pitcher, from 1995 to 2002....
to the Oakland Athletics for Mark McGwire
Mark McGwire
Mark David McGwire , nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently the hitting coach for the St...
. On July 31, , he was traded by the Athletics with Jeff D'Amico
Jeff D'Amico
Jeffrey Charles D'Amico is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from to .D'Amico, sometimes nicknamed "Big Daddy", was a starting pitcher who played for the Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cleveland Indians.His career record was 45 wins, 52 losses, 498 strikeouts and a...
and Brad Rigby
Brad Rigby
Bradley Kenneth Rigby , is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He would play for the Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, and Montreal Expos.-External links:...
to the Kansas City Royals for Kevin Appier
Kevin Appier
Robert Kevin Appier is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, and Anaheim Angels.-Kansas City Royals:...
. On June 17, , Stein fanned
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
eight straight Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for the Royals, and 11 in five 2/3 innings, but Milwaukee defeated Kansas City, 5-2. Only Nolan Ryan
Nolan Ryan
Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. , nicknamed "The Ryan Express", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently principal owner, president and CEO of the Texas Rangers....
(twice), Ron Davis, and Roger Clemens
Roger Clemens
William Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
have struck out eight in a row in the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
.
After retiring from baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
, Stein attended Spring Hill College
Spring Hill College
Spring Hill College is a private, Roman Catholic Jesuit liberal arts college in the United States. It was founded in 1830 on the Gulf Coast in Mobile, Alabama, by Most Rev. Michael Portier, Bishop of Mobile, Alabama...
and graduated in 2005. He is now teaching science and coaching baseball at McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
McGill-Toolen Catholic High School, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a private co-educational high school operated by the educational system of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile.-History:...
.