Lefty Stewart, baseball player, 1921-1935

Lefty Stewart

Born: 9/23/1900 in Sparta, TN, USA

Died: 9/26/1974 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-20 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Walter Cleveland Stewart

Biography

Lefty Stewart, born in 1900, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1921 to 1935. He played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, which was characterized by the tail end of the deadball era and the emergence of more offensive-oriented play. Stewart compiled a career record of 101 wins and 98 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) of 4.19 reflected the challenges pitchers faced in an evolving game, while his 503 strikeouts underscored his ability to effectively challenge hitters. Throughout his career, Stewart was known for his left-handed pitching style, which added a unique dynamic to his team's rotation. In addition to his victories, he also recorded 8 saves, contributing to the relief efforts in games and demonstrating versatility in his role. Lefty Stewart's contributions to the game, marked by his durability and skill, left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who followed him, making him a respected figure in the history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
101 98 279 216 107 8 8 1722.0 1895 802 117 498 503 4.19 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
283 565 60 115 18 6 0 48 1 64 114 0.204 0.285 0.257 0.541 -1951.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1933 WS WS1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 1 0 2.0 6 2 0 0 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1933 WS WS1 0 1 1 1 0 2.0 6 2 0 0 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 279 0 68 370 12 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 279
Second Base 1

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1931 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 2.0 80 0