Stephen Fife

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65+23 innings pitched. Fife was released by the Marlins organization on June 16, 2017.

Saitama Seibu Lions

On June 21, 2017, Fife signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball. [7] In five starts for Seibu, Fife compiled a 1-1 record and 6.86 ERA with 11 strikeouts over 21 innings of work.

Cleveland Indians

On February 8, 2018, Fife signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians organization. [8] In 20 games (17 starts) for the Triple–A Columbus Clippers, he logged a 5–7 record and 6.80 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 86 innings of work. Fife elected free agency following the season on November 2. [9]

Scouting report

Fife is an extreme groundball pitcher throughout his minor league and major league career. Fife relies on a two-seam fastball, which he throws between 88–91 mph (142–146 km/h). He also throws a curveball at 76–79 mph (122–127 km/h) and a changeup at 79–81 mph (127–130 km/h).

References

  1. "This Day In Sports: A Boisean makes his debut in the bigs". ktvb.com. July 17, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  2. "Utes Insider – Stephen Fife, former Utah pitcher who played 11 years in professional baseball". University of Utah Athletics. August 14, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  3. Fife passes through waivers, continues recovery
  4. "Stephen Fife Stats, Fantasy & News".
  5. "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  6. Todd, Jeff (December 14, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/14/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  7. "Borah High grad Stephen Fife signs with Japanese baseball team". amp.idahostatesman.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  8. "Indians' Stephen Fife: Minor-league deal with Indians". CBSSports.com. February 8, 2018. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  9. "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
Stephen Fife
Stephen Fife on April 21, 2013.jpg
Fife playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013
Starting pitcher
Born: (1986-10-04) October 4, 1986 (age 38)
Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 17, 2012, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
NPB: July 6, 2017, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
Last appearance
MLB: May 4, 2014, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
NPB: August 20, 2017, for the Saitama Seibu Lions