Sammy Stewart

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Samuel Lee "Sammy" Stewart (born October 28, 1954 in Asheville, North Carolina), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1978-1987. He attended Owen High School in Asheville and Montreat College, and signed his first pro contract with the Baltimore Orioles in 1975. He pitched in 359 major league games, finishing with a 59-48 record, 45 saves, and a 3.59 ERA.^{[citation needed]}

As of October 2006, he is in a North Carolina prison, awaiting trial on a felony drug charge. He has been charged 46 times with more than 60 offenses since 1988, and has spent 25 months in prison over six separate stints. He has admitted to being a "crack addict." Sammy is currently serving an eight year term in a North Carolina prison He was convicted as an "habitual felon" in October 2006.^[1]

Stewart has three children, one of whom has cystic fibrosis. He also lost a son to cystic fibrosis in 1991. Stewart and his wife are currently separated.^[2]

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• On September 1, 1978, Stewart made his Major League debut for the Orioles, fanning seven consecutive batters en route to a 9–3 win over the Chicago White Sox.

• In 1981, Stewart led the American League in ERA.

• Stewart appeared in the 1979 World Series and 1983 World Series as a member of the Orioles.

[edit] See also

• List of Major League Baseball ERA champions

[edit] References

1. ^ Boston Globe Article, Red Sox - Ex-Red Sox pitcher Stewart threw it all away, October 25, 2006.
2. ^ Jarrett, Keith. "Throwing it all away: Drugs ruin life of ex-major leaguer Stewart", Asheville Citizen-Times, October 15, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-10-15. 

[edit] External links

• Baseball Reference
• Prisoner Locator

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