Scott Edwin Lewis (born September 26, 1983) is a former American starting pitcher. Lewis played college baseball at Ohio State University, threw left-handed and was a switch hitter.
| Scott Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 26, 1983 West Covina, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Switch Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 10, 2008, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 10, 2009, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 4–0 |
| Earned run average | 3.49 |
| Strikeouts | 18 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editLewis was originally drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the 33rd round (989th overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball draft, but chose not to sign.[1] He was later drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the third round (77th overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft.[2][3]
After being drafted by Cleveland, Lewis played in Minor League Baseball as a member of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Kinston Indians, Akron Aeros, Buffalo Bisons, and Columbus Clippers. During the 2006 season, Lewis posted a 1.48 ERA, good enough to win the Minor League Baseball ERA title.[4]
On September 7, 2008, Lewis was recalled from Double-A Akron as a replacement starter for Anthony Reyes.[5] He made his first major league start against the Baltimore Orioles on September 10. In the game, he threw eight shutout innings, one shy of a complete game, allowing only three hits and no walks while striking out three batters.[6][7] Lewis continued his dominance in his next start on September 15, throwing six shutout innings against the Minnesota Twins, running his scoreless innings streak to 14 to start his career.[8] In total, Lewis started four games for the Tribe, going 4–0 with a 2.63 ERA.[9] For his efforts, Lewis earned the American League Rookie of the Month Award for September 2008.[10][11]
Lewis was slated to be a member of the Indians' starting rotation for the 2009 season,[12] but was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 11 with a left forearm strain.[13] He was later transferred to the 60-day disabled list.[14] Lewis was activated from the DL on August 17 and optioned to Triple-A Columbus.[15] He was then outrighted off the major league roster on October 30.[16]
Lewis began the 2010 regular season with Triple-A Columbus.[17] He was released on May 14, 2010.[18]
References
edit- ^ "33rd Round of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ Hill, Justice B. (June 8, 2004). "Tribe goes after pitching". Cleveland Indians. MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2004. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "3rd Round of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ Written at Winter Haven, Florida. "Noteworthy". The News-Messenger. Fremont, Ohio. March 12, 2007. p. 11. Retrieved June 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Castrovince, Anthony (September 7, 2008). "Indians recall Lewis to sub for Reyes". Cleveland Indians. MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ Castrovince, Anthony (September 10, 2008). "Nerves don't get to Lewis in debut". Cleveland Indians. MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians vs Baltimore Orioles Box Score: September 10, 2008". Baseball-Reference.com. September 10, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ Castrovince, Anthony (September 15, 2008). "Lewis remains perfect, beating Twins". Cleveland Indians. MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Scott Lewis Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ Castrovince, Anthony (October 6, 2008). "Lewis honored for red-hot September". Cleveland Indians. MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Rookie of the Month". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ Hoynes, Paul (March 25, 2009). "Left-hander Scott Lewis wins last spot in rotation; will pitch home opener for Cleveland Indians". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Indians' Lewis won't throw for five to 10 days". ESPN. Associated Press. April 12, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Indians call up Huff for debut start against Rays". ESPN. Associated Press. May 17, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Lewis joining Clippers". The Columbus Dispatch. August 17, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions". Sentinel Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. October 31, 2009. p. 16. Retrieved June 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Scott Lewis". Minor League Baseball. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ Palmer, Matt (May 14, 2010). "Indians release left-hander Lewis". Cleveland Indians. MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)