Dave Righetti is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for 16 seasons. He was born on November 28, 1958, in San Jose, California. Righetti was a left-handed pitcher who played for the New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, and Toronto Blue Jays.

Righetti was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the first round of the 1977 MLB draft, but he was traded to the Yankees in 1978. He made his MLB debut with the Yankees in 1979 and quickly became one of the team's top pitchers. In 1981, he led the American League in strikeouts with 214 and was named an All-Star.

In 1983, Righetti made history when he threw a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox. He became the first Yankee to throw a no-hitter since Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series. Righetti's no-hitter was also the first by a left-handed pitcher in Yankee Stadium history.

Righetti continued to pitch well for the Yankees throughout the 1980s, but he struggled with injuries in the early 1990s. He was eventually traded to the Giants in 1991, where he became a closer. In 1993, he led the National League in saves with 38 and was named an All-Star for the second time in his career.

Righetti played for the Giants until 1994, when he signed with the Athletics. He played one season in Oakland before signing with the Blue Jays in 1995. Righetti retired after the 1995 season with a career record of 82-79, 252 saves, and a 3.46 ERA.

After his playing career, Righetti became a pitching coach. He served as the pitching coach for the Giants from 2000 to 2017, helping the team win three World Series championships. In 2018, he was named the special assistant to the general manager for the Giants.

Overall, Dave Righetti had a successful career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was a two-time All-Star, a no-hitter pitcher, and a reliable closer in the later years of his career. He also had a successful career as a pitching coach, helping the Giants win multiple championships.

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