Ian Stewart
Born: 4/5/1985 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-08-11 | Final Game: 2014-05-11
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Ian Kenneth Stewart
Biography
Ian Stewart was a professional baseball player born in 1985, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2014. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 511 games, amassing a total of 341 hits and 61 home runs. Known for his power potential, Stewart recorded 211 RBIs and had a batting average of .229. He also showcased his speed on the basepaths, accumulating 17 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Stewart's professional journey included notable recognition as he was named Rookie of the Month at one point in his career. Competing in an era marked by a blend of traditional power-hitting and evolving defensive strategies, he contributed to the teams he played for with a blend of offensive prowess and versatility. Although his career was relatively brief, Stewart's impact on the game, particularly in terms of his power-hitting and ability to drive in runs, remains a part of his legacy in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 511 | 1489 | 202 | 341 | 68 | 13 | 61 | 211 | 17 | 170 | 473 | 0.229 | 0.315 | 0.415 | 0.730 | -1.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | COL | NL | 35 | 43 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.209 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 81 | 266 | 33 | 69 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 41 | 1 | 30 | 94 | 0.259 | 394.2 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | 147 | 425 | 74 | 97 | 19 | 3 | 25 | 70 | 7 | 56 | 138 | 0.228 | 356.4 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | 121 | 386 | 54 | 99 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 61 | 5 | 45 | 110 | 0.256 | 565.3 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 48 | 122 | 14 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 37 | 0.156 | -739.7 |
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 55 | 179 | 16 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 46 | 0.201 | -391.5 |
| 2014 | LAA | AL | 24 | 68 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 0.176 | -186.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NLDS2 | COL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 33 | 32 | 52 | 81 | 4 | 14 |
| 3B | 422 | 344 | 203 | 686 | 39 | 50 |
| OF | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | COL | 3B | 11 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | COL | 2B | 12 | 12 | 16 | 38 | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 | COL | 3B | 65 | 59 | 40 | 127 | 10 | 15 |
| 2009 | COL | 2B | 21 | 20 | 36 | 43 | 3 | 9 |
| 2009 | COL | 3B | 121 | 85 | 43 | 176 | 7 | 11 |
| 2009 | COL | OF | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | COL | 3B | 115 | 103 | 59 | 212 | 10 | 17 |
| 2011 | COL | 3B | 42 | 31 | 25 | 54 | 6 | 3 |
| 2012 | CHN | 3B | 52 | 49 | 21 | 86 | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | LAA | 1B | 6 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | LAA | 3B | 16 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Second Base | 33 |
| Third Base | 422 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-06-06 |
| 2008 | Rookie of the Month | July |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CHN | NL | $2,237,500 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | $2,287,500 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | $408,000 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | $404,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,337,000 | ||