Dave Righetti
Written by Steve on December 21st, 2008
1989 Topps #335 Dave Righetti
1989 Topps:
- #728 Charlie Puleo
- #170 Tony Fernandez
- #335 Dave Righetti
- #721 Ron Tingley
- #44 Jim Snyder (Manager)
- #553 Luis Salazar
- #293 Glenn Wilson
- #447 Donell Nixon
- #156 Dave Gallagher
- #149 Doug Dascenzo (Rookie)
- #756 Scott Medvin (Rookie)
- #653 Tommy Barrett (Rookie)
- #690 Doug Jones
- #231 San Diego Padres (Team Leaders)
- #631 Dave Bergman
“Dave was an All-League pitcher at Pioneer (San Jose) High School where he also played basketball. Attended San Jose City College where he excelled on the mound.”
Rags had an exceptional career as a starting pitcher, and then later was converted to an exceptional relief pitcher. As a starter, he won the Rookie of the Year award and pitched a no-hitter. As a reliever, he was Rolaids Relief Man of the Year twice and also All-Star twice.