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Stemle makes major league debut

June 7, 2005 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
New Jersey Cardinals News Release


Former New Jersey Cardinals pitcher, Steve Stemle (NJC-98) made his major league debut on May 26, for the Kansas City Royals against the Texas Rangers. Stemle pitched 3 scoreless innings and did not allow a hit or walk, while striking out three. Since his debut, Stemle has appeared in 5 games pitching 9 2/3 innings striking out 8 while walking 3 and giving up 6 earned runs.

The Royals called up Stemle from their Triple A team in Omaha, where Stemle was 1-1 with a 0.45 and three saves in 14 appearances striking out 12 and walking three. Stemle was a 5th round pick by St. Louis in the 1998 Free Agent Draft. Stemle pitched for New Jersey in 1998 going 3-3 with an earned run average of 1.83.

Stemle becomes the 23rd former New Jersey Cardinal to be promoted to the Major Leagues. Others include former manager Jose Oquendo (NJC-98) and players Matt Morris (NJC-95), Brady Raggio (NJC-94), Curtis King (NJC-94), Keith Glauber (NJC-94), Carl Dale (NJC-94), Miguel Mejia (NJC-97), Adam Kennedy (NJC-97), Chad Hutchinson (NJC-98), Justin Brunette (NJC-97), Gene Stechshulte (NJC-96/97), Chris Richard (NJC-95), Britt Reames (NJC-95), Jason Karnuth (NJC-97), Josh Pearce (NJC-99), Jose Leon (NJC-96), Covelli Crisp (NJC-00), Esix Snead (NJC-98), Les Walrond (NJC 98), Bo Hart (NJC 99), and Jim Journell (NJC 00).

For more information, please contact the Cardinals at (973) 579-7500, ex. 14.



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