Sammy Stewart
Active Player
Born: 10/28/1954 in Asheville, NC, USA
Died: 3/2/2018 in Hendersonville, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-09-01 | Final Game: 1987-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Samuel Lee Stewart
Biography
Sammy Stewart was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1978 to 1987. Born in 1954, Stewart made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during an era marked by the transition from the lively ball era to a more offense-driven style of play. He played for multiple teams, showcasing his talents primarily as a starting pitcher while also contributing as a reliable relief option throughout his career.
Stewart concluded his time in the majors with a record of 59-48 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.59, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. Over his career, he tallied 586 strikeouts and recorded 45 saves, reflecting his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations. His contributions to his teams, both as a starter and a closer, underscored his importance in the pitching rotation during the late 1970s and 1980s, positioning him as a notable figure in the game’s history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 48 | 359 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 45 | 956.7 | 863 | 382 | 77 | 502 | 586 | 3.59 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BAL | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 3.18 | 638.8 |
| 1979 | BAL | AL | 8 | 5 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 117.7 | 96 | 46 | 71 | 71 | 3.52 | -2037.7 |
| 1980 | BAL | AL | 7 | 7 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 118.7 | 103 | 47 | 60 | 78 | 3.56 | -453.8 |
| 1981 | BAL | AL | 4 | 8 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 112.3 | 89 | 29 | 57 | 57 | 2.32 | -1523.1 |
| 1982 | BAL | AL | 10 | 9 | 38 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 139.0 | 140 | 64 | 62 | 69 | 4.14 | -299.8 |
| 1983 | BAL | AL | 9 | 4 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 144.3 | 138 | 58 | 67 | 95 | 3.62 | 1448.5 |
| 1984 | BAL | AL | 7 | 4 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 93.0 | 81 | 34 | 47 | 56 | 3.29 | -663.0 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 5 | 7 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 129.7 | 117 | 52 | 66 | 77 | 3.61 | -2187.2 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 4 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.7 | 64 | 31 | 48 | 47 | 4.38 | -1633.8 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 4 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27.0 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 5.67 | -743.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 55 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.255 | 0.293 | 0.545 | 0.839 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | BAL | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | BAL | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | BAL | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | BAL | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | BAL | AL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | BAL | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2025 | CIN | NL | 18 | 55 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.255 | 0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ALCS | BAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1983 | WS | BAL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1979 | WS | BAL | 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 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ALCS | BAL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4.3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 1983 | WS | BAL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.00 |
| 1979 | WS | BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 359 | 25 | 65 | 132 | 6 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BAL | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | BAL | P | 31 | 3 | 10 | 27 | 1 | 3 |
| 1980 | BAL | P | 33 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | BAL | P | 29 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| 1982 | BAL | P | 38 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 3 |
| 1983 | BAL | P | 58 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | BAL | P | 60 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | BAL | P | 56 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | BOS | P | 27 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | CLE | P | 25 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 359 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CLE | AL | $175,000 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | $381,113 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | $581,250 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,137,363 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreat College | Montreat | NC | 1974 |