Stewart was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 19th pick of the 1992 MLB Draft as compensation for the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Tom Candiotti.[5] He made his Major League debut on September 2, 1995 against the Chicago White Sox.[6] Stewart fluctuated between the majors and minors over the next several seasons, eventually finding a place in the everyday Blue Jay lineup by the end of 1997.
In his first full season with the Blue Jays in 1998, he hit .279, belting 12 home runs and driving in 55 runs.[7] During that season, he stole 51 bases, a career-high.[7] Playing alongside superstars Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens, and Carlos Delgado that year, Stewart became a catalyst at the top of the Toronto lineup, providing speed and base-stealing ability, as well as some power and clutch-hitting. In every season from 1999 to 2002, Stewart batted .300 or higher and scored over 100 runs.[7] He also showed some unexpected power, hitting a career-high 21 home runs in 2000.[7]
Stewart spent parts of eight seasons with Toronto before he was dealt to the Minnesota Twins for Bobby Kielty in mid-2003.[8] Stewart played in 855 games with Toronto, batting .301 with 218 doubles, 73 home runs and 163 stolen bases.
Minnesota Twins
Stewart was traded, along with the balance of his salary, on July 16, 2003 to the Minnesota Twins for Bobby Kielty.[8] Following that off-season, the Blue Jays would trade Kielty for Ted Lilly.[9] Stewart performed well for the Twins in the pennant race with the Chicago White Sox, batting .322 with six home runs and 38 RBI in 65 games with Minnesota, along with an on-base percentage of .384.[7] The Twins won the American League Central Division title that year, but lost to the New York Yankees in four games in the American League Division Series.[10] Despite his team's loss, Stewart batted .400 with a .471 on-base percentage in that series.[10] That year, Stewart finished fourth in American League MVP voting.[11]
Oakland Athletics
On February 7, 2007, Stewart and the Oakland Athletics agreed to a one-year deal worth $1 million with a possible extra $1.5 million more in incentives based on playing time.[12]
On June 7, 2007, Stewart broke up Curt Schilling's bid for a no-hitter with a two out, bases-empty single in the bottom of the ninth inning.[13]
Stewart finished his one season with the Athletics hitting .290 with 12 home runs and 48 RBI in 146 games.[7]
Second stint with Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Stewart to a minor league deal on February 24, 2008, and gave their former first-round pick an invitation to spring training.[14] Stewart ended up being chosen by the Jays to take over left field in a platoon with Matt Stairs, over fan favorite Reed Johnson who was released by the team. On March 30, the Blue Jays purchased Stewart's contract from Triple-A Syracuse. He was released by the Blue Jays on August 11.[15]
Injuries
After his stellar 2003 season, Stewart suffered from plantar fasciitis problems in both feet, limiting him to 92 games in 2004 and only 44 in 2006. While playing football in high school, Stewart suffered an injury to his shoulder, thus weakening his throwing ability. Because his arm is not as strong as it once was, he has sometimes been considered a liability in the field; opposing base runners frequently take bases they might not take if another fielder were playing his position.[citation needed]
Accomplishments
Finished 4th in American League MVP voting (2003)
3rd in the American League in steals (1998, 51 steals)
4th in the American League in steals (1999, 37 steals)
^. Spartan Baseball. Archived from the original on March 3, 2009. Retrieved January 30, 2009.
^Culpepper, Chuck; Baumbach, Jim (September 28, 2003). "Quiet Man Had a Big Impact / Stewart trade to Twins keyed run to 1st place". Newsday. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
^Spencer, Clark (February 5, 2009). "Southridge High to Retire Fredi Gonzalez's Number -- One Problem". Miami Herald. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
^Dakers, Tom (March 23, 2009). "Top 50 All-Time Jays: #12 Shannon Stewart". Bluebird Banter. SB Nation. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
^"Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago White Sox Box Score, September 2, 1995". Baseball-Reference.com. September 2, 1995. Retrieved January 7, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ abCampbell, Dave (July 16, 2003). "Jays Trade Stewart to Twins for Kielty". Associated Press. Retrieved January 7, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^Julien, Daniel. "The Stewart/Kielty/Lilly three-way". Dan Julien.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^Johnson, Andrew (February 17, 2008). "New Twins Lineup Lacks Spark at the Top". Bleacher Report. Retrieved February 17, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^"A's agree to one-year deal with outfielder Stewart". ESPN. February 8, 2007. Retrieved February 8, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^Smith, Matt (June 7, 2007). . Oakland Athletics. MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2008. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
^Dierkes, Tim (February 26, 2008). "Shannon Stewart Signs With Blue Jays". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 7, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^"Blue Jays cut ties with Shannon Stewart". CBC.ca. August 11, 2008. Retrieved January 7, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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March 05, 2023
shannon, stewart, baseball, shannon, harold, stewart, born, february, 1974, american, former, professional, baseball, outfielder, with, toronto, blue, jays, minnesota, twins, oakland, athletics, major, league, baseball, shannon, stewartstewart, with, athletics. Shannon Harold Stewart born February 25 1974 is an American former professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball Shannon StewartStewart with the AthleticsLeft fielderBorn 1974 02 25 February 25 1974 age 49 Cincinnati Ohio U S Batted RightThrew RightMLB debutSeptember 2 1995 for the Toronto Blue JaysLast MLB appearanceJune 7 2008 for the Toronto Blue JaysMLB statisticsBatting average 297Home runs115Runs batted in580TeamsToronto Blue Jays 1995 2003 Minnesota Twins 2003 2006 Oakland Athletics 2007 Toronto Blue Jays 2008 Contents 1 High school years 2 Professional career 2 1 Toronto Blue Jays 2 2 Minnesota Twins 2 3 Oakland Athletics 2 4 Second stint with Blue Jays 3 Injuries 4 Accomplishments 5 Career statistics 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHigh school years EditStewart was born in Cincinnati and attended Miami Southridge High School in South Miami Heights Florida 1 He played baseball and football and ran track at Miami Southridge He was recruited by Bobby Bowden to play football at Florida State as a defensive back 2 He was named to the 1992 American Baseball Coaches Association Rawlings High School All America Second Team 3 His number would later be retired by the baseball team at Miami Southridge 4 Professional career EditToronto Blue Jays Edit Stewart was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 19th pick of the 1992 MLB Draft as compensation for the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Tom Candiotti 5 He made his Major League debut on September 2 1995 against the Chicago White Sox 6 Stewart fluctuated between the majors and minors over the next several seasons eventually finding a place in the everyday Blue Jay lineup by the end of 1997 In his first full season with the Blue Jays in 1998 he hit 279 belting 12 home runs and driving in 55 runs 7 During that season he stole 51 bases a career high 7 Playing alongside superstars Jose Canseco Roger Clemens and Carlos Delgado that year Stewart became a catalyst at the top of the Toronto lineup providing speed and base stealing ability as well as some power and clutch hitting In every season from 1999 to 2002 Stewart batted 300 or higher and scored over 100 runs 7 He also showed some unexpected power hitting a career high 21 home runs in 2000 7 Stewart spent parts of eight seasons with Toronto before he was dealt to the Minnesota Twins for Bobby Kielty in mid 2003 8 Stewart played in 855 games with Toronto batting 301 with 218 doubles 73 home runs and 163 stolen bases Minnesota Twins Edit Stewart was traded along with the balance of his salary on July 16 2003 to the Minnesota Twins for Bobby Kielty 8 Following that off season the Blue Jays would trade Kielty for Ted Lilly 9 Stewart performed well for the Twins in the pennant race with the Chicago White Sox batting 322 with six home runs and 38 RBI in 65 games with Minnesota along with an on base percentage of 384 7 The Twins won the American League Central Division title that year but lost to the New York Yankees in four games in the American League Division Series 10 Despite his team s loss Stewart batted 400 with a 471 on base percentage in that series 10 That year Stewart finished fourth in American League MVP voting 11 Oakland Athletics Edit On February 7 2007 Stewart and the Oakland Athletics agreed to a one year deal worth 1 million with a possible extra 1 5 million more in incentives based on playing time 12 On June 7 2007 Stewart broke up Curt Schilling s bid for a no hitter with a two out bases empty single in the bottom of the ninth inning 13 Stewart finished his one season with the Athletics hitting 290 with 12 home runs and 48 RBI in 146 games 7 Second stint with Blue Jays Edit The Toronto Blue Jays signed Stewart to a minor league deal on February 24 2008 and gave their former first round pick an invitation to spring training 14 Stewart ended up being chosen by the Jays to take over left field in a platoon with Matt Stairs over fan favorite Reed Johnson who was released by the team On March 30 the Blue Jays purchased Stewart s contract from Triple A Syracuse He was released by the Blue Jays on August 11 15 Injuries EditAfter his stellar 2003 season Stewart suffered from plantar fasciitis problems in both feet limiting him to 92 games in 2004 and only 44 in 2006 While playing football in high school Stewart suffered an injury to his shoulder thus weakening his throwing ability Because his arm is not as strong as it once was he has sometimes been considered a liability in the field opposing base runners frequently take bases they might not take if another fielder were playing his position citation needed Accomplishments EditFinished 4th in American League MVP voting 2003 3rd in the American League in steals 1998 51 steals 4th in the American League in steals 1999 37 steals Career statistics EditIn 1 386 games over 14 seasons Stewart posted a 297 batting average 1653 for 5574 with 853 runs 315 doubles 41 triples 115 home runs 580 RBI 196 stolen bases 504 bases on balls 360 on base percentage and 430 slugging percentage 7 He finished his career with a 984 fielding percentage playing at all three outfield positions 7 In eight postseason games he hit 286 10 for 35 with 2 RBI 7 See also EditList of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leadersReferences Edit Spartan Alumni Spartan Baseball Archived from the original on March 3 2009 Retrieved January 30 2009 Culpepper Chuck Baumbach Jim September 28 2003 Quiet Man Had a Big Impact Stewart trade to Twins keyed run to 1st place Newsday Retrieved January 16 2018 1992 ABCA Rawlings High School All America Teams American Baseball Coaches Association Retrieved January 16 2018 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Spencer Clark February 5 2009 Southridge High to Retire Fredi Gonzalez s Number One Problem Miami Herald Retrieved January 16 2018 Dakers Tom March 23 2009 Top 50 All Time Jays 12 Shannon Stewart 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Lineup Lacks Spark at the Top Bleacher Report Retrieved February 17 2008 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link A s agree to one year deal with outfielder Stewart ESPN February 8 2007 Retrieved February 8 2007 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Smith Matt June 7 2007 A s mange just one hit vs Schilling Oakland Athletics MLB com Archived from the original on April 18 2008 Retrieved January 7 2022 Dierkes Tim February 26 2008 Shannon Stewart Signs With Blue Jays MLB Trade Rumors Retrieved January 7 2022 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Blue Jays cut ties with Shannon Stewart CBC ca August 11 2008 Retrieved January 7 2022 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link External links EditCareer statistics and player information from MLB or ESPN or Baseball Reference or Fangraphs or 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