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]
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