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2006: Played in all 53 games, starting 52 of them • led the Falcons with 42 RBI • top 5 ranking in the conference with 16 stolen bases (17 attempts) • legged out three triples • split time between catcher (20 starts), the outfield (31 starts) and DH (one start) • strung together a team-high 11-game hitting streak (3/1-3/18) • also led the team with 19 multi-hit games and 15 multi-RBI games • constructed a five-game stretch in which he drove in 12 runs on 14 hits • belted three RBI in the series-opener against arch-rival Toledo (4/14/06). 2005: Drafted in the 43rd round by Tampa Bay • Registered career numbers in all categories while splitting time between catcher and outfield • Made 47 starts, 32 in left field, nine as catcher, and six as the DH • fourth on the team with .343 batting avg., 42 runs scored, .491 slugging pct., and .395 on-base pct. • third on the team with six home runs and 33 RBIs • tied for the team lead with 10 stolen bases • reached base via a hit or a walk in 39 of 50 games • had a career-high five RBIs vs. Eastern Michigan on March 20 with a career-best two home runs in the eighth inning alone • led off the inning with a solo homer and tied the game, 8-8, with his first career grand slam • had a career-high and team-high 11-game hitting streak from April 12-May 7 • hit safely in 24 of his last 28 games • had 17 multiple-hit games. 2004: Appeared in 37 games, starting 28 • finished sixth among everyday starters with a .324 batting avg. •came on strong in the second half of the season, batting safely in 15 of his final 19 games •knocked in season-high three RBIs on three hits vs. Miami (May 9), including the game-winning RBI • had a career-day vs. Western Michigan (May 22-game 2) by going 4-for-5 with four runs scored, two RBIs, and his first career home run •first-career triple was vs. Miami (May 9) • scored three runs vs. Northern Illinois (April 17) and Miami (May 9) • was 5-of-7 in stolen base attempts • had five doubles, one triple, one homer, scored 22 runs, and had 18 RBIs. HIGH SCHOOL: Stewart was a three-year letterwinner at Vandalia Butler High School • set three school records (triples, runs scored, and on-base percentage) • helped the Aviators win three Greater Western Ohio Conference championships during the three-year span in which he played • batted .391 his senior season. PERSONAL: Full name is Joshua Ross Stewart • born May 11, 1984, in Dayton, Ohio • son of Allan and Christine Stewart • has two older brothers (Adam and Christopher). |
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