Scott Lewis (left-handed pitcher)

Not to be confused with Scott Lewis (right-handed pitcher).

Scott Lewis
Pitcher
Born: (1983-09-26) September 26, 1983 (age 41) 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
Cleveland Indians (2008–2009)

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.

Career

Lewis 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

1. "33rd Round of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
2. 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.
3. "3rd Round of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
4. Written at Winter Haven, Florida. "Noteworthy". The News-Messenger. Fremont, Ohio. March 12, 2007. p. 11. Retrieved June 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. "Cleveland Indians vs Baltimore Orioles Box Score: September 10, 2008". Baseball-Reference.com. September 10, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
8. 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.
9. "Scott Lewis Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
10. 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.
11. "Rookie of the Month". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
12. 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.
13. "Indians' Lewis won't throw for five to 10 days". ESPN. Associated Press. April 12, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
14. "Indians call up Huff for debut start against Rays". ESPN. Associated Press. May 17, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
15. "Lewis joining Clippers". The Columbus Dispatch. August 17, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
16. "Transactions". Sentinel Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. October 31, 2009. p. 16. Retrieved June 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
17. "Scott Lewis". Minor League Baseball. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
18. 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

• Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)