[1] Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Stein began his major league career with the Colts, winning 12 of the 20 games he pitched[1] as the team went on to a second-place finish behind the Brooklyn Bridegrooms.

[1] On June 2, 1894, Stein pitched a rain-shortened six inning no-hit game against the Beaneaters, a 1–0 victory at the Bridegrooms home field, Eastern Park.

[4][5] Due to subsequent rule changes since, it is not officially recognized as a no-hitter because he did not pitch at least nine innings.

He was sheriff of Wayne County, Michigan twice, and also served two terms as treasurer of the city of Detroit.

[6] Stein died in his hometown of Detroit at the age of 58, and is interred at Elmwood Cemetery.