History of Steven Kwan in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 1, 2026

Steven Kwan is a professional baseball left fielder currently playing for the Cleveland Guardians in MLB. He is an American athlete who made his major league debut in 2022.

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September 5, 1997: Steven Kwan Born

On September 5, 1997, Steven Robert Kwan was born. He is an American professional baseball left fielder.

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2007: Last rookie to record more walks than strikeouts

In 2022, Kwan's 62 walks compared to 60 strikeouts made him the first rookie to record more walks than strikeouts since Dustin Pedroia in 2007.

2015: Senior Year at Washington High School

In 2015, as a senior at Washington High School, Kwan batted .462.

2016: Freshman Year at Oregon State

In 2016, as a freshman at Oregon State University, Kwan played in 35 games and hit .215, experiencing some initial struggles and requiring support from a sports psychologist.

2017: Improved Sophomore Season

In 2017, as a sophomore, Kwan improved his play, appearing in 55 games and batting .331 with one home run and 18 RBIs. After the 2017 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2018: Junior Year and Draft

In 2018, Kwan had a strong junior year at Oregon State, helping lead the Beavers to a national championship in the College World Series, and was then drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2018: Drafted by Cleveland

In 2018, Kwan was selected by Cleveland in the fifth round of the MLB draft after playing college baseball at Oregon State University.

2019: Plays with the Lynchburg Hillcats

In 2019, Kwan played with the Lynchburg Hillcats, batting .280 with three home runs, 39 RBIs, and 26 doubles over 123 games.

2020: Minor League Season Canceled

In 2020, Kwan did not play a game due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 19, 2021: Added to Cleveland Guardians 40-man Roster

On November 19, 2021, The Cleveland Guardians selected Kwan to their 40-man roster.

April 2, 2022: Named to Opening Day Roster

On April 2, 2022, the Guardians announced that Kwan had been named to the Opening Day roster.

September 2022: Rookie of the Month

In September 2022, Kwan was named American League Rookie of the Month.

2022: MLB Debut and Gold Glove

In 2022, Kwan made Cleveland's Opening Day roster, earned a Gold Glove Award, and was a finalist for AL Rookie of the Year.

2022: Notable Rookie Season Stats

In 2022, Kwan showcased impressive stats, including a low hard-hit ball percentage, a high called-strike percentage, and more walks than strikeouts, earning him the American League's Gold Glove Award and a nomination for Rookie of the Year.