Scott Lewis (left-handed pitcher) explained

Scott Lewis (left-handed pitcher) should not be confused with Scott Lewis (right-handed pitcher).

Scott Lewis
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:26 September 1983
Birth Place:West Covina, California, U.S.
Bats:Switch
Throws:Left
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 10
Debutyear:2008
Debutteam:Cleveland Indians
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:April 10
Finalyear:2009
Finalteam:Cleveland Indians
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:4–0
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:3.49
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:18
Teams:

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 season, Lewis posted a 1.48 ERA, good enough to win the Minor League Baseball ERA title.[4]

On September 7,, 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 .[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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 33rd Round of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft . July 14, 2024 . . en.
  2. Web site: Hill . Justice B. . June 8, 2004 . Tribe goes after pitching . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20040815061609/http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/cle/news/cle_news.jsp?ymd=20040608&content_id=765395&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp . August 15, 2004 . July 14, 2024 . . MLB.com.
  3. Web site: 3rd Round of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft . July 14, 2024 . . en.
  4. News: March 12, 2007 . Noteworthy . June 24, 2024 . The News-Messenger . Winter Haven, Florida . 11 . Fremont, Ohio . Newspapers.com.
  5. Web site: Castrovince . Anthony . September 7, 2008 . Indians recall Lewis to sub for Reyes . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080909051910/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3433106&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle . September 9, 2008 . July 14, 2024 . . MLB.com.
  6. Web site: Castrovince . Anthony . September 10, 2008 . Nerves don't get to Lewis in debut . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080914083508/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080907&content_id=3436777&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle . September 14, 2008 . July 14, 2024 . . MLB.com.
  7. Web site: September 10, 2008 . Cleveland Indians vs Baltimore Orioles Box Score: September 10, 2008 . July 14, 2024 . . en.
  8. Web site: Castrovince . Anthony . September 15, 2008 . Lewis remains perfect, beating Twins . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080919011141/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080915&content_id=3483647&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle . September 19, 2008 . July 14, 2024 . . MLB.com.
  9. Web site: Scott Lewis Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More . July 14, 2024 . . en.
  10. Web site: Castrovince . Anthony . October 6, 2008 . Lewis honored for red-hot September . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081208124732/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081006&content_id=3598327&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle . December 8, 2008 . July 14, 2024 . . MLB.com.
  11. Web site: Rookie of the Month . June 24, 2024 . . MLB Advanced Media.
  12. Web site: Hoynes . Paul . March 25, 2009 . Left-hander Scott Lewis wins last spot in rotation; will pitch home opener for Cleveland Indians . July 14, 2024 . . en.
  13. Web site: April 12, 2009 . Indians' Lewis won't throw for five to 10 days . July 14, 2024 . . en . Associated Press.
  14. Web site: May 17, 2009 . Indians call up Huff for debut start against Rays . July 14, 2024 . . en . Associated Press.
  15. Web site: August 17, 2009 . Lewis joining Clippers . July 14, 2024 . . en-US.
  16. News: 2009-10-31 . Transactions . 2024-06-24 . . 16 . Bowling Green, Ohio . Newspapers.com.
  17. Web site: Scott Lewis . dead . https://archive.today/20120721-215328/http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=t445&t=p_pbp&pid=460260 . July 21, 2012 . June 24, 2024 . Minor League Baseball.
  18. Web site: Palmer . Matt . May 14, 2010 . Indians release left-hander Lewis . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100519145547/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100514&content_id=10039310&notebook_id=10039916&vkey=notebook_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle . May 19, 2010 . May 19, 2010 . . MLB.com.

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