Oakland Athletics Top Ten Pitchers in Franchise History

#7: RHP Dave Stewart

Dave Stewart was a big part of the Athletics’ success in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and he led the league in wins in 1987. He began his career with the Dodgers, but after stops in Texas and Philadelphia, he wound up with the A’s in 1986.

Stewart was a workhorse for the Athletics, leading the league in innings pitched multiple times. He was named an All-Star in 1989, and he also picked up the World Series MVP Award. Stewart started the World Series for the A’s that year, and pitched again in Game 3 after an earthquake delayed the start of the third game to the point that he could pitch on normal rest.

Stewart’s success did not come just in that season. He was an ALCS MVP in 1990 and again in 1993 with the Blue Jays, and he threw a no-hitter on June 29, 1990 against the Toronto Blue Jays – his future team. He is also one of only a handful of players to have four consecutive 20-win seasons.

Unlike many of the other names on this list, Stewart has never won the Cy Young Award, although he did receive votes for it in four of his sixteen seasons. He also received MVP votes in three years, but most of his notoriety comes from his consistency and ability to lead a team, rather than awards.

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