Ontiveros had 8 saves with a 1.93 ERA as a rookie in 1985 and saved 10 while leading the A's with 46 appearances in 1986. He became a starter in 1987, then was released after injuries limited him to only 10 starts (3-4, 4.61) in 1988. He signed with the Phillies for 1989 but spent most of the season on the DL. (SCL)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 27, 1995: Steve Ontiveros hurls a 1-hit, 3-0 shutout over the Yankees. Luis Polonia gets the only hit for the New Yorkers as Ontiveros fans seven and walks only 2. The victory moves the Athletics to within one game of the Angels for the lead in the American League West.