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Post by Coach on May 16, 2007 12:36:52 GMT -5
Vega, I recall scanning an article about Robert Stiehl a couple of weeks ago. If I recall correctly, the article said the Astros released him. Wasn't he the 1st round pick that was converted froma catcher to a pitcher? I remember thinking he was a big risk for a first round pick.
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Post by chandler44 on May 16, 2007 13:11:22 GMT -5
He was our #1 pick in 2000 and received the 2nd largest signing bonus in club history to date. He's had severe injury issues. Since being drafted, he's only pitched 218 innings (not counting 2007) in A ball. I hadn't heard he had been released, in fact he was up in Corpus last time I went to a game (couple weeks ago).
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Post by Coach on May 16, 2007 14:11:39 GMT -5
It looks like I mis-read whatever article I saw. He appears to still be on the Hooks roster.
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Post by vega51 on May 16, 2007 18:30:23 GMT -5
Drafted - Selected by Detroit Tigers in 34th Round (1017th overall) of 1998 amateur entry draft (June-Reg) ... Selected by Houston Astros in 1st Round (27th overall) of 2000 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)
Yes, he was a catcher and now is pitching. First he was a starter, now a reliever.
Last year he struggled at HIgh A, this year he is pitching very bad with a whip almost 2.
I don't think he has any chance to help the astros in the future.
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Post by hembo36 on May 16, 2007 18:53:52 GMT -5
The guy is in A ball and has been there for 7 years? i'd release him too
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Post by chandler44 on May 16, 2007 19:08:05 GMT -5
Well, to be honest, he's not been in A ball for 7 years totally because of suckitude. Like I said, coming into this year, he had 218 innings under his belt in those years. He's been hurt more than Griffey.
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Post by hembo36 on May 16, 2007 19:43:16 GMT -5
and less than wood ;D ive never heard of him but it sounds like he hasnt played above AA ball...right?
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Post by chandler44 on May 16, 2007 20:03:04 GMT -5
"Since being drafted, he's only pitched 218 innings (not counting 2007) in A ball." - from my earlier post.
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Post by vega51 on May 16, 2007 20:06:32 GMT -5
He is pitching at double a this year for the first time.
I don't think we should count on him.
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Post by Coach on Jun 5, 2007 21:18:37 GMT -5
The mentioned on Radio 610 this morning that Stiehl was released
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Post by tbone421998 on Jun 6, 2007 8:06:30 GMT -5
10 games, 15.2 innings, 7.47 era, 1.91 whip, 10 ks, 11 bb, and a .307 batting average against. Yeah, I'd release him too. Looks like he was never able to overcome the injuries. He looked really good coming out of college. He would catch the first 8 innings and then close the game out with a plus 95-98 mph fastball. It's to bad for him that it never worked out.
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Post by Coach on Jun 25, 2007 19:55:56 GMT -5
Vega, I recall scanning an article about Robert Stiehl a couple of weeks ago. If I recall correctly, the article said the Astros released him. Wasn't he the 1st round pick that was converted froma catcher to a pitcher? I remember thinking he was a big risk for a first round pick. |
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