History of Steven Kwan in Timeline

Steven Kwan is a professional baseball player currently playing left field for the Cleveland Guardians in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2022, quickly establishing himself in the league. Kwan is known for his exceptional bat-to-ball skills and on-base ability, making him a valuable asset to the Guardians' lineup. His defensive abilities in the outfield further contribute to his overall impact on the team.

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1901: Historical Stat

After making his MLB debut on Opening Day, Steven Kwan became just the sixth player since at least 1901 to have a five-hit game within his first three major league games, and also became the first player since at least 1901 to reach base safely 15 times in his first four games.

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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2000: Most Pitches Seen

After making his MLB debut on Opening Day, Steven Kwan saw 116 pitches before he swung and missed, the most for any batter to start his career since 2000.

2007: Rookie Walk/Strikeout Record

In 2022, Steven 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, during his senior year at Washington High School in Fremont, California, Steven Kwan batted .462.

2016: Freshman Year at Oregon State University

In 2016, as a freshman at Oregon State University, Steven Kwan played in 35 games and hit .215, facing challenges adjusting to the level of play.

2017: Improved Performance as Sophomore

In 2017, as a sophomore, Steven Kwan's play improved, appearing in 55 games (making 42 starts) 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: Drafted by Cleveland Guardians

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

2018: Junior Year and College World Series Win

In 2018, during his junior year, Steven Kwan played in 66 games and achieved a batting average of .355, contributing to the Beavers' national championship in the 2018 College World Series. He was then drafted by the Cleveland Indians.

2019: Plays with the Lynchburg Hillcats

In 2019, Steven Kwan played with the Lynchburg Hillcats, batting .280 with three home runs and 39 RBIs.

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation

In 2020, Steven 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 Guardians 40-man Roster

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

April 2, 2022: Named to Opening Day Roster

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

September 2022: Rookie of the Month

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

2022: Statistical Achievements and Gold Glove

In 2022, Steven Kwan achieved notable statistics including the lowest percentage of hard-hit balls, highest called-strike percentage, and a batting average of .298. He was also awarded the American League's left field Gold Glove Award.

2022: MLB Debut and Gold Glove Award

In 2022, Steven Kwan made Cleveland's Opening Day roster and became part of their starting lineup, playing all three outfield positions. Following his rookie year, he earned a Gold Glove Award for his defense in left field and was a finalist for AL Rookie of the Year. Kwan is a one-time MLB All Star.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Steven Kwan made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2023: Lowest Strikeout Percentage and Second Gold Glove

In 2023, Steven Kwan had the lowest strikeout percentage in the AL (10.4%) and won his second consecutive Gold Glove Award for American League left fielders.

2023: World Baseball Classic Ineligibility

In 2023, Steven Kwan was nearly recruited to play for Team Japan in international competition at the World Baseball Classic, but was found to be ineligible.