Stew Cliburn
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1988)
Stew Cliburn was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1988 for the California Angels, a span of 5 seasons. Across 85 career appearances, he went 13-5 with a 3.11 ERA and 91 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-17
- Last Game
- 1988-10-01
Full name: Stewart Walker Cliburn
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CAL | AL | 9 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 99.0 | 87 | 23 | 26 | 48 | 2.09 | 3.89 (+46%) | 1778.2 |
| 1988 | CAL | AL | 4 | 2 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.0 | 83 | 38 | 32 | 42 | 4.07 | 3.73 (-9%) | -2299.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 13 | 5 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 185.0 | 173 | 64 | 59 | 91 | 3.11 | — | -521 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CAL | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CAL | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (171 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 85.0 | 83 | 38 | 22 | 42 | 4.02 |
| Away | 45 | 100.0 | 90 | 26 | 37 | 49 | 2.34 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-01 | LAA | MIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-09-28 | LAA | MIL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-09-23 | LAA | MIN | — | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-09-22 | LAA | MIN | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-21 | LAA | MIL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-09-17 | LAA | TEX | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988-09-10 | LAA | TEX | — | 3.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-09-07 | LAA | KCR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-08-28 | LAA | NYY | — | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-08-23 | LAA | BOS | — | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |
Salary History
Stew Cliburn's recorded salaries total $60,000 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cliburn's career ran from 1984 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1988.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | CAL | AL | $60,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $60,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta State University | Cleveland | MS | 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 5th | 16.0 | 140 | 1 |
Stew Cliburn: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 17, 1984 and the final game on October 1, 1988, Stew Cliburn built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the California Angels from 1984 to 1988. Listed as a pitcher, Cliburn threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-0 and 195 pounds. Cliburn was born on December 19, 1956, in Jackson, MS, USA. The bio lists the given name Stewart Walker.
Across 85 games (1 starts), Cliburn recorded 13 wins against 5 losses with a 3.11 ERA. Cliburn had 91 strikeouts. That 3.11 ERA compares with a 3.81 league average across the same seasons, 18.3% better. No season topped the 9 wins of 1985. In 1985, one of the busiest seasons, Cliburn posted a 2.09 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.89.
Cliburn finished 5th in the 1985 Rookie of the Year voting, the best showing in the voting table.
Cliburn appears at one position only: pitcher, in 85 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 15 putouts and 30 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stew Cliburn
- What years did Stew Cliburn play?
- Stew Cliburn played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1988.
- Was Stew Cliburn a pitcher?
- Yes. Stew Cliburn pitched in the major leagues, recording 13 wins and 91 strikeouts.
- What teams did Stew Cliburn play for?
- Stew Cliburn played for one team, the California Angels (1984–1985, 1988).
- What were Stew Cliburn's career stats?
- In 85 games, Stew Cliburn went 13-5 with a 3.11 ERA, 91 strikeouts, 185.0 innings pitched, and 6 saves.
- How much did Stew Cliburn earn in his career?
- Stew Cliburn's recorded salaries total $60,000 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cliburn's career ran from 1984 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1988.
- What was Stew Cliburn's salary?
- Stew Cliburn's recorded salary was $60,000 in 1985.
- What position did Stew Cliburn play?
- Stew Cliburn played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Stew Cliburn and how much did he weigh?
- Stew Cliburn was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What was Stew Cliburn's career ERA?
- Stew Cliburn finished with a 3.11 career ERA, going 13-5 with 91 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Stew Cliburn have?
- Stew Cliburn recorded 91 career strikeouts.
- Is Stew Cliburn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Stew Cliburn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.