Matt Harvey 34. After six weeks as a free agent, he was signed by the Cleveland Indians. The only game of the series won by a Mets starting pitcher was game two where Bob Ojeda was credited with the win. With another chance to close out the first Boston championship since 1918, Schiraldi let the tenth inning turn into a legendary comeback and nightmare for Bill Buckner and the Red Sox. Terrell was a decent, league average starter who did well in Detroit, but we didn't need him with all the high-end young pitchers in the organization. [13] Ojeda left the network after the 2014 season. [6] He pitched so well in that capacity that he was moved back into the rotation at the end of May, but his ERA again ballooned over four, prompting the Red Sox to trade him after the season. Jon Matlack 33. The manager, Rich Gedman, was Ojeda's former batterymate. The decision the Mets face with their rotation ace isn’t much of one, according to a former franchise warhorse. While the Mets won the NLCS in six games, the Red Sox had to overcome a three-games-to-one deficit to squeak by the California Angels in the 1986 American League Championship Series. When the Red Sox scored again to take the lead, they turned to the pitcher they traded Ojeda for, Calvin Schiraldi, to close out the World Series. With the Mets back in Boston staring at disaster, Bob Ojeda pitched in Game 3 and cruised to a 7–1 victory. Two-run Homer, 2-0 86’ers. Jeurys Familia 28. In 2008, Ojeda joined the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School baseball coaching staff as a pitching instructor. Several days later, Ojeda was on the mound to start another equally as important game. It`s competition out there. What made this special is that it was the first win by the Mets in the series. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. He tossed six strong innings in the no-decision. The decision the Mets face with their rotation ace isn’t much of one, according to a former franchise warhorse. Frank Viola 30. It was enough to make him the best No. They turned to Ojeda, but this time, he was less than perfect, giving up two early runs. They turned to Ojeda, but this time, he was less than perfect, giving up two early runs. None of the others had anything close to the career Ojeda had, making him the outlier in this deal. Later that year, the Mets fired their pitching coach Vern Ruhle and Ojeda was mentioned as a possible candidate. Bob Ojeda Stats. The Mets recovered later to tie and Ojeda left the […] Ojeda is the same man the Red Sox traded away and had to face in Game 3 of the 1986 World Series. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. In 1992, his numbers sank some and he became a free agent after the season. It was a season worthy of a fourth-place Cy Young finish and a World Series ring at the end. He is also a former pre- and post-game studio analyst for Mets broadcasts. He attributed the fact that he was slouching in his seat at the time of the accident for saving his life. The two pitchers trade zeros until the sixth inning. Take the Quiz: New York Mets: 1986 Champions. The Mets recovered later to tie and Ojeda left the game with a no-decision. Ojeda maintained a private life after retiring until 2001, when he was hired as the pitching coach for the Mets A-level Brooklyn Cyclones. See my jacket. He won an important game in the heat of a pennant race but the Dodgers lost three of their last four games and missed the playoffs. Mike Piazza 32. Al Leiter 23. Jerry Seinfeld has long been a die-hard fan of the New York Mets, but the comedian is more than a little annoyed that Bob Ojeda has been bumped from TV. 1982 went poorly for Ojeda in his first full season in the majors. Baseball Trades & Transactions Involving Bob Ojeda. [2] Ojeda gave up no runs with four strikeouts over six innings. His lone blemish occurred off the field when, on July 19, he and teammates Ron Darling, Rick Aguilera, and Tim Teufel were arrested outside a bar in Houston, Texas for fighting with security guards (who were also off-duty police officers). Kansas City’s third-round pick in the 1981 MLB Draft, Cone came to the Mets in a steal of a trade, then proceeded to go 80-48 with a 3.08 ERA over the next six seasons. The last thing I feel is bittersweetness. #10 Bob Ojeda. In 1984, Ojeda and Bruce Hurst were the number-one starters and Ojeda posted another 12 wins (to go with 12 losses) which included a Major League lead-tying five shutouts. 19 in franchise history. He made his major league debut on July 13 at Fenway Park against the Detroit Tigers, and was winning, 4–1, until the sixth inning when the Tigers scored three runs to tie the score, and knock Ojeda out of the game. Bob Ojeda was a lefthanded pitcher for the Mets from 1986 to 1990.He won 51 games and had a 3.12 earned run average. Believing additional rotation depth was essential to building a championship ball club, Mets GM Frank Cashen picked up Bobby … Tim Tuefel, a rather quieter guy from the 1986 Mets team, was a new father & wanted to go out to celebrate. [4], When the 1981 Major League Baseball strike ended, Ojeda's stellar ERA earned him a recall to the majors. The Mets recovered to tie the game in the ninth, and won in sixteen innings to earn a trip to the World Series. The Astros' Mike Scott was credited with both of his team's vicotries during the series. After dropping the first two games at Shea Stadium, Ojeda went up to the familiar confines of Fenway Park where he helped take down Boston 7-1. No one has had as much success with both the Yankees and Mets as Cone, who contributed multiple All-Star seasons to each. Michael Conforto 31. The bottom of the 2nd begins with an answer from the Miracle Mets. Bob Ojeda was the most popular Ultimate Mets Database daily lookup on November 23, 2003, March 1, 2004, March 9, 2009, and January 24, 2020. Ojeda recorded 459 strikeouts in 140 games as a Met. Upon graduation, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Boston Red Sox in 1978. Ojeda was an above-average left-hander for 15 big-league seasons, winning a World Series championship with the New York Mets in 1986. In 1986, Ojeda was fantastic for the Mets almost from day one. Ojeda became a free agent after the 1993 season. [1], Ojeda's first victory was on August 2 against the Texas Rangers. Terry Leach 27. Ojeda is best remembered as an anchor in the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets starting rotation (along with Dwight Gooden and Ron Darling), and for being the lone survivor of a March 22, 1993 boating accident that killed fellow Cleveland Indians pitchers Steve Olin and Tim Crews. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a left-handed pitcher from 1980 to 1994, most notably as a member of the New York Mets with whom he won a world championship in 1986. When Mets ace Dwight Gooden again faltered in Game 5, they needed another big performance in Game 6. Robert Michael "Bob" Ojeda (born December 17, 1957) is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher.Ojeda is best remembered as an anchor in the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets starting rotation (along with Dwight Gooden and Ron Darling), and for being the lone survivor of a March 22, 1993 boating accident that killed fellow Cleveland Indians pitchers Steve Olin and Tim Crews. Bob Ojeda pitched in the big leagues for 14 seasons with the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees from 1980 to 1984. The motivating factor for this deal was for the Mets to get another left-handed starter into the rotation to help them deal with the Cardinals line-up which included the left-handed Andy Van Slyke as well as the switch hitting Tom Herr , Ozzie Smith , Vince Coleman , and … [9] He returned late that season and had a 4.40 ERA in 43 innings.[10]. Bob Ojeda Versus The Electric Hedge Trimmer. On December 7, 1984, the Mets traded pitcher Walt Terrell to the Tigers for Howard Johnson. A few months later, Ojeda resigned as pitching coach and publicly criticized the Mets' management; however, he maintained that the failed candidacy for the Mets' pitching coach position did not play a direct role in his decision to resign. Ojeda continued to pitch well with the Mets for several more seasons. The Mets' opponents in the World Series were Ojeda's old team, the Boston Red Sox. [8] After microsurgery to reattach his fingertip (and save his career), he missed the playoffs and the Mets lost the NLCS. Visit Baseball-Reference.com for the complete box score, play-by-play, and win probability Join the Rising Apple team! Ojeda got his start in pro ball after a stellar prep career at Redwood High School and college career at College oft eh Sequoias in Visalia, California. They won 108 games, the most wins by a team since Cincinnati had won that many in 1975. The incident fueled the 1986 Mets' reputation as a rowdy crew. He got through the fifth inning in all but two of his starts and allowed zero earned runs in eight different starts. Robert Michael "Bob" Ojeda (born December 17, 1957) is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher.Ojeda is best remembered as an anchor in the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets starting rotation (along with Dwight Gooden and Ron Darling), and for being the lone survivor of a March 22, 1993 boating accident that killed fellow Cleveland Indians pitchers Steve Olin and Tim Crews. Bob Ojeda : biography December 17, 1957 – When the Mets’ ace, Dwight Gooden, again faltered in Game 5, they needed another big performance in Game 6. Ojeda trade After two more seasons with the Red sox organization, Mitchell was traded to the Mets along with Bob Ojeda , Tom McCarthy and Chris Bayer for Calvin Schiraldi , John Christensen , Wes Gardner and La Schelle Tarver on November 15, 1985 . The game between Pawtucket and the Rochester Red Wings started on April 18 but was suspended after 32 innings. But Ojeda had a tremendous year for the World Champion Mets in 1986, going 18-5, 2.57 and placing fourth in the Cy Young balloting. With the Mets back in Boston staring at disaster, Bob Ojeda pitched in Game 3 and cruised to a 7–1 victory. He also started Game 6, but gave up three runs in the first inning. In the 80’s, phenom Dwight Gooden emerged and took the league by storm. Howard Johnson 21. The Red Sox improved in the standings but Ojeda's numbers – including an ERA again near four – mostly stayed the same. The 1985 trade between the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox which brought Bob Ojeda to Flushing turned out to be the first step in winning the World Series. Without Schiraldi’s mishaps on the mound or Ojeda’s pair of quality starts, we might remember the 1986 Mets much differently. Pedro Feliciano 26. 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Bob Ojeda pitched in the big leagues for 14 seasons with the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees from 1980 to 1984. Ojeda’s second start of the Series was another iconic game in Mets’ history: Game 6, the Bill Buckner game. Brooks left the Mets as … This time, his stay in the majors was permanent, as he pitched well in all but his last two starts for Boston. 19 in franchise history. Robert Michael Ojeda (born December 17, 1957) is an American former professional baseball player, coach and television sports color commentator. With a 94-win Dodgers team on deck in the NLCS, Ojeda was already penciled in as the No. In his first season with the Dodgers, Ojeda pitched well as their only left-handed starter. Art Shamsky 25. Pitcher Bob Ojeda said he heard of this place called Cooters. After the Mets dropped the opening game of the 1986 National League Championship Series to the Houston Astros, Ojeda pitched a complete game to easily win Game 2. Before the 1986 season, the Mets acquired Ojeda from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a package which included Calvin Schiraldi. One of the most underrated, but without doubt, one of the greatest trades in Mets history. The only game of the series won by a Mets starting pitcher was game two where Bob Ojeda was credited with the win. Crews was legally drunk and it was nearly dark when the boat struck a pier on Little Lake Nellie, killing Crews and Olin. back to Players - back to the New York Mets Hall of Records home page - Rounding Third baseball card shop. Rick Reed 36. Calvin Schiraldi, John Christenson, Dave Colon, Wes Gardner and LaSchelle Tarver to the Red Sox for Bob Ojeda (December, 1985): Plain and simple, the Mets don't win the '86 title without Ojeda. He also played for the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees. This victory marked a point where Ojeda's luck would change as he was involved in a bizarre incident where the tip of his left middle finger was severed by an electric hedge trimmer. After a couple of poor starts in May, he started splitting his time between starting and relief pitching and was shut down in mid-August with an ERA near six. Despite being heavy underdogs in the World Series, the Red Sox shocked the Mets by winning the first two games of the World Series at Shea Stadium. The deal was a big one in terms of the number of players involved but not really in name-recognition. Bob Ojeda Trades & Transactions: 05-20-1978: Signed as a non-drafted free agent by Boston Red Sox (May 20, 1978). 9. They turned to Ojeda, but this time, he was less than perfect, giving up two early runs. Rose was inserted in the line up as he was one of baseball's last player/managers. Before the 1986 season, the Mets acquired Ojeda from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a package which included Calvin Schiraldi. The fact that Ojeda joined the Mets in a trade with the Red Sox less than a year before the two teams faced off against each other in the World Series is coincidence enough. Ojeda is best remembered as an anchor in the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets starting rotation (along with Dwight Gooden and Ron Darling), and for being the lone survivor of a March 22, 1993 boating accident that killed fellow Cleveland Indians pitchers Steve Olin and Tim Crews. The motivating factor for this deal was for the Mets to get another left-handed starter into the rotation to help them deal with the Cardinals line-up which included the left-handed Andy Van Slyke as well as the switch hitting Tom Herr , Ozzie Smith , Vince Coleman , … Calvin Schiraldi was the man who came in relief for Roger Clemens. This is a list of the Bob Ojeda cards that I already have in my collection. Happy 55th birthday to Bob Ojeda, the ace of the 1986 pitching staff. Despite starting in the bullpen and then being only the fourth starter, he finished with an 18–5 record, 2.57 ERA (second-best in the league) and 148 strikeouts – all career-bests. The Mets took advantage of the Los Angeles Dodgers' off-season frenzy of player moves yesterday and reacquired Hubie Brooks in a trade for Bob Ojeda. The Astros' Mike Scott was credited with both of his team's vicotries during the series. As the fourth starter, he posted a 12–7 record and a 4.04 ERA which were both tops in the rotation. After two more seasons with the Red sox organization, Mitchell was traded to the Mets along with Bob Ojeda, Tom McCarthy and Chris Bayer for Calvin Schiraldi, John Christensen, Wes Gardner and La Schelle Tarver on November 15, 1985. When 1985 started, the Red Sox were overstocked on starting pitchers, including a young Roger Clemens, so Ojeda was relegated to the bullpen. In 1983, Ojeda turned things around for a Boston team that finished near the bottom of the division. Daniel Murphy 29. New York Mets beat Pittsburgh Pirates (1-0). They turned to Ojeda again but, this … Ojeda was the lone survivor of a March 22, 1993 boating accident that killed fellow Cleveland Indians players Steve Olin and Tim Crews. Starting when he was 12 and lasting through 15 major league seasons as a pitcher, including time with the Red Sox and the Mets, Bob Ojeda has had an intense relationship with pain. Jul 29, 1988, Attendance: 49584, Time of Game: 2:07. One of the most underrated, but without doubt, one of the greatest trades in Mets history. SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 18: Bob Ojeda of the New York Mets pitches in a Major League Baseball game against the San Francisco Giants played on August 18, 1988 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. They surrounded him with a mix of young arms both home-grown and through trades that consisted of Sid Fernandez, Ron Darling and Bob Ojeda. Ojeda had to work his way into New York’s rotation from the bullpen. The decision the Mets face with their rotation ace isn’t much of one, according to a former franchise warhorse. Ojeda trade. In Ojeda's first year, the team won the championship in its first year. Though his first professional season with the New York–Penn League's Elmira Pioneers went poorly (1–6 with a 4.81 ERA), in 1979, as a starting pitcher for the Winter Haven Red Sox of the Florida State League, Ojeda went 15–7 in 29 games started earning a promotion to the triple A Pawtucket Red Sox for 1980. He responded with a complete game seven-hit victory. It was enough to make him the best No. Let’s connect some dots and see why the Ojeda trade sparked a championship in Queens. Bob Ojeda was a big part of the New York Mets pitching staff in the latter part of the 1980s. Mookie Wilson leads off … (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images). Instead, Schiraldi gave up the lead after just five batters. He retired as a player soon after. “You have to be thinking outside the box, trade deGrom and Steven Matz, with deGrom obviously the headliner,” Ojeda said Tuesday, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.. “I am talking a massive deal. In his first year, Ojeda went 18-5 with a 2.57 ERA. However, the Mets ultimately hired Rick Peterson. Mets relief pitcher; Doug Sisk, had been there before, he claimed he came out of the bathroom one night & returned to his table, only to find the cops waiting for him. 12-15-1990 [11], In 2005, Ojeda was hired as the pitching coach for the Can-Am League's Worcester Tornadoes. On May 4, 1985, he picked up the one and only save of his MLB career. Jerry Koosman 37. Ojeda had surgery in May 1987 and missed most of that season. In the anticipation of the merger of sites and unified name of One Mets Nation.com, David Rubin and Jonathan Elfenbein will be moving over to Shea Nation full time. However, it’s the 1986 campaign that mattered most because of what he did in the regular season, postseason, and how it all began. Career: 115-98, 3.65 ERA, 1128 SO, P, Mets/RedSox/... 1980-1994, t:L, 1x
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