Diamond Through the Decades: Steve Shields
From The Funnville Nine by Richmond Flying Squirrels
September 5, 2025 · 16 min · Season 2025 · Episode 30
About this episode
Former Richmond Braves pitcher Steve Shields discusses his experiences during the transition from Parker Field to The Diamond.
As the Richmond Flying Squirrels wind down the final weeks of games at The Diamond, former Richmond Braves pitcher Steve Shields returned to town for part of the team's Diamond Through the Decades series. Shields was with the R-Braves from 1984-1986, which included the final season at Parker Field and the first two years of baseball at The Diamond. He was the starting pitcher for the R-Braves' first home game when The Diamond opened on April 17, 1985. He also threw a complete-game shutout in ...
People in this episode
Guest: Steve Shields
Topics covered
- baseball history
- Richmond Braves
- The Diamond
- Steve Shields
- minor league baseball
Keywords
- Steve Shields
- Richmond Braves
- The Diamond
- baseball
- minor league
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Richmond Flying Squirrels, Richmond Braves
Places: The Diamond
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