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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.0 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 12.00 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 8 | 11 | 27 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 155.7 | 187 | 74 | 43 | 43 | 4.28 | 397.0 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 7 | 9 | 29 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 142.7 | 173 | 74 | 32 | 25 | 4.67 | 1057.3 |
| 1929 | SLA | AL | 9 | 6 | 23 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 149.7 | 137 | 54 | 49 | 47 | 3.25 | -294.8 |
| 1930 | SLA | AL | 20 | 12 | 35 | 33 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 271.0 | 281 | 104 | 70 | 79 | 3.45 | 709.5 |
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 14 | 17 | 36 | 33 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 258.0 | 287 | 126 | 85 | 89 | 4.40 | -1229.2 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 15 | 19 | 41 | 32 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 259.7 | 269 | 133 | 99 | 86 | 4.61 | -3138.9 |
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 15 | 6 | 34 | 31 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 230.7 | 227 | 98 | 60 | 69 | 3.82 | - |
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 7 | 11 | 24 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 152.0 | 184 | 68 | 36 | 36 | 4.03 | - |
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 6 | 6 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 91.0 | 122 | 55 | 17 | 24 | 5.44 | 596.5 |
| 1935 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13.50 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | DET | AL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 29 | 49 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0.306 | -26.2 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 29 | 51 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0.275 | -52.5 |
| 1929 | SLA | AL | 23 | 51 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.118 | -546.3 |
| 1930 | SLA | AL | 35 | 90 | 17 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 16 | 0.244 | -305.0 |
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 36 | 88 | 10 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 0.250 | -29.0 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 41 | 82 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 0.146 | -565.1 |
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 35 | 77 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 0.143 | -426.9 |
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 25 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 24 | 30 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | WSN | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | SLA | P | 27 | 0 | 7 | 45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1928 | SLA | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 2 |
| 1929 | SLA | P | 23 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 2 | 1 |
| 1930 | SLA | P | 35 | 0 | 13 | 56 | 2 | 3 |
| 1931 | SLA | P | 36 | 0 | 17 | 52 | 3 | 3 |
| 1932 | SLA | P | 41 | 0 | 8 | 50 | 0 | 3 |
| 1933 | WS1 | P | 34 | 0 | 5 | 56 | 1 | 2 |
| 1933 | WS1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | WS1 | P | 24 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 2 |
| 1935 | CLE | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 1935 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |