Steve Stemle

Stephen Joseph Stemle graduated from New Albany (Ind.) High...attended Western Kentucky University.

2005

Pitched in the Majors for the 1st time in his career, going 0-0 with a 5.06 ERA (10.2 IP, 6 ER) in 6 games for the Royals...Had his contract purchased from Omaha May 26....was 1-1 with 3 saves and a 0.45 ERA (20.0 IP, 1 ER) in 14 games for the O-Royals...struck out 12 while walking 3 in 20.0 innings...Made his Major League debut at Texas on May 26...tossed 3.0 scoreless innings striking out 3...In his 1st 3 M.L. outings, tossed 7.1 scoreless innings while striking out 6...Allowed his 1st M.L. runs June 4 vs. Texas (0.2 IP, 6 H, 6 ER)...Placed on the 15-Day Disabled List on June 11 with a back strain...transferred to the 60-Day D.L. on Aug. 25...was outrighted to Omaha on Oct. 14.

2004

Played the majority of the season at Memphis (AAA) in the St. Louis organization...went 6-3 with 3 saves and a 3.30 ERA in 54 relief appearances... issued just 12 walks in 76.1 innings...Also made 3 appearances for Palm Beach (A), going 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA (6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER).