Colby Preston Lewis (born August 2, 1979, in Bakersfield, California) is a pitcher currently playing for the Oakland Athletics. He was recalled from the Tigers' AAA team the Toledo Mud Hens on July 26, 2006. Lewis was originally a first round draft choice (sandwich pick) of the Texas Rangers in 1999, and made his major league debut in 2002. While Lewis was a highly regarded prospect coming up in the Ranger system, he never lived up to his potential; in three seasons with the Texas Rangers, he has a career ERA of 6.83. Of particular note was his unusual 2003 season, where he managed to post a winning record of 10-9 in 26 starts despite a 7.30 ERA. In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of a game. ... August 2 is the 214th day of the year (215th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... In Major League Baseball, a win (denoted W) is generally credited to the pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when they last took the lead. ... In Major League Baseball, a loss (denoted L) is charged to the pitcher of the losing team who allows the run that gives the opposing team the lead which the game is won with (the go-ahead run). ... In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ... Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn strikes out swinging to Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz (not pictured). ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... This year in baseball: 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 8 - Ozzie Smith is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2004 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Bennett Park (1894-1911) Major league titles World Series titles (4) 1984 â€¢ 1968 â€¢ 1945 â€¢ 1935 AL Pennants (10) 2006 â€¢ 1984 â€¢ 1968 â€¢ 1945 1940... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968–present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Ballpark McAfee Coliseum (1968–present) a. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2007 throughout the world. ... August 2 is the 214th day of the year (215th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Nickname: Location of Bakersfield, California Coordinates: Country United States State California County Kern County Founded 1869 Government  - Mayor Harvey Hall Area  - City  114. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968–present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Ballpark McAfee Coliseum (1968–present) a. ... League International League Division West Division Year founded 1897 Major League affiliation Pittsburg Pirates Home ballpark Fifth Third Field Previous home ballparks Ned Skeldon Stadium City Toledo, Ohio Current uniform colors navy blue, red, gold Previous uniform colors navy blue, red Logo design A white egg-shaped oval outlined in... July 26 is the 207th day of the year (208th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Lewis suffered a shoulder injury early in the 2004 season, and missed most of the year after undergoing rotator cuff surgery. He was claimed off of waivers by the Detroit Tigers after the 2004 season. On March 20, 2007 the Nationals released him, and he was picked up by the A's just 4 days later on March 24, 2007. This article is about the body part. ... Injury is damage or harm caused to the structure or function of the body caused by an outside agent or force, which may be physical or chemical. ... The rotator cuff is an anatomical term given to the group of muscles and their tendons that act to stabilize the shoulder. ... A cardiothoracic surgeon performs a mitral valve replacement at the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Bennett Park (1894-1911) Major league titles World Series titles (4) 1984 â€¢ 1968 â€¢ 1945 â€¢ 1935 AL Pennants (10) 2006 â€¢ 1984 â€¢ 1968 â€¢ 1945 1940...

Junior College career

Lewis attended Bakersfield College, where as a sophomore, he won first team Western State Conference honors. BC Administration Building and main entrance Bakersfield College (BC) is a public community college located in Bakersfield, California, USA. Its main campus is located on a 153 acre plot in northeast Bakersfield, and it also operates two satellite campuses: the Weill Institute in downtown Bakersfield, and at the Delano Center... Alternate uses: Student (disambiguation) Etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb stŭdērĕ, which means to study, a student is one who studies. ... The Western State Conference (or WSC) is a college athletic conference that is affliated with the California Communnity College - Commission on Athletics. ...

38th overall player selected in the 1999 June draft...pitched two seasons at Bakersfield JC (CA) going 4-5 striking out 108 and posting a 2.86 ERA...earned first team Western State Conference honors that year...resides in Bakersfield, CA.

External links

• Baseball-reference.com - Major league career statistics and analysis
• MLB.com player info page
• The Baseball Cube player page