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Steve Swisher

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1974-1983 (1974-1982)
Proper Name
Steven Eugene Swisher
Positions
C (517)
Positions
C
Height / Weight
6-2 / 205
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
August 9,1951
High School
South (Parkersburg,WV)
Colleges
Ohio University (Athens,OH)
Drafted/Signed
1973-1-21-Chicago White Sox
MLB Debut
June 14,1974
MLBAM ID
123061
Retrosheet#
swiss101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career1414108305201244.216.581

[Player Notes]

Father of Nick Swisher[1973] 1st Round Draft Pick (#21 overall) by the Chicago White Sox

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1974Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN922C9028021605052703376323317803251050.214.307.286.593.193.072.25611.3819.381.7056.00
1975Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN923C932542054162122103057464715772981935.213.301.303.604.213.090.26510.0719.131.90254.00
1976Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN924C10937725891335422120822753111234112168.236.275.326.601.146.090.2854.8719.954.1075.40
1977Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN925C742052139705150094722253612201227.190.229.298.527.151.108.2194.0921.365.2241.00
1978St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN226C45115113251110108141000642124725.278.331.365.696.165.087.3106.4511.291.75115.00
1979St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN927C387341111130061700102178038.151.213.233.446.164.082.1797.5021.252.8373.00
1980St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN928C182426100200170000272515.250.280.292.572.083.042.3534.0028.007.000.00
1981San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN929C1628240000002110000143004.143.200.143.343.071.000.2356.6736.675.500.00
1982San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN930C265821010230052401000176437.172.238.293.531.207.121.2507.8137.504.8029.00
1983Richmond BravesILAAAATL-31C41101132212420009231220039115715.218.283.386.669.257.168.2377.8320.002.5625.25
1974MLBTotal--CHN------9028021605052703376323317803251050.214.307.286.593.193.071.25611.3819.381.7056.00NL1974
1975MLBTotal--CHN------932542054162122103057464715772981935.213.301.303.605.213.091.26510.0719.131.90254.00NL1975
1976MLBTotal--CHN------10937725891335422120822753111234112168.236.275.326.601.146.090.2854.8719.954.1075.40NL1976
1977MLBTotal--CHN------742052139705150094722253612201227.190.229.298.527.151.107.2194.0921.365.2241.00NL1977
1978MLBTotal--SLN------45115113251110108141000642124725.278.331.365.696.165.087.3106.4511.291.75115.00NL1978
1979MLBTotal--SLN------387341111130061700102178038.151.213.233.445.164.082.1797.5021.252.8373.00NL1979
1980MLBTotal--SLN------182426100200170000272515.250.280.292.572.083.042.3534.0028.007.00NL1980
1981MLBTotal--SDN------1628240000002110000143004.143.200.143.343.071.000.2356.6736.675.50NL1981
1982MLBTotal--SDN------265821010230052401000176437.172.238.293.531.207.121.2507.8137.504.8029.00NL1982
1983AAATotal--ATL------41101132212420009231220039115715.218.283.386.669.257.168.2377.8320.002.5625.25IL1983
Tot:MLB (9 yrs)MLB509141410830549720124441183221119151647428157776229.216.279.303.581.170.087.2627.4820.422.7370.70
Tot:NL (9 yrs)NL509141410830549720124441183221119151647428157776229.216.279.303.581.170.087.2627.4820.422.7370.70
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors41101132212420009231220039115715.218.283.386.669.257.168.2377.8320.002.5625.25
Tot:AAA (1 yrs)AAA41101132212420009231220039115715.218.283.386.669.257.168.2377.8320.002.5625.25

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1974Chicago CubsNLMLB22C90-757.1493507855054349250.6622.9876.00.726.4855.6100.01
1975Chicago CubsNLMLB23C9386701.14263610547246247210.6912.9795.00.665.9457.4100.01
1976Chicago CubsNLMLB24C107106918.15744911663462362360.6327.9835.80.686.1266.098.21
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1974Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2266966-90Whitey Lockman, Jim Marshalldnq
1975Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2375876-93Jim Marshalldnq
1976Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2475874-109Jim Marshalldnq
1977Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2581814-74Herman Franksdnq
1978St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2669935-45Ken Boyer, Vern Rapp, Jack Kroldnq
1979St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2786763-38Ken Boyerdnq
1980St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2874884-18Whitey Herzog, Ken Boyer, Red Schoendienst, Jack Kroldnq
1981San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN2941690-16Frank Howarddnq
1982San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN3081814-26Dick Williamsdnq
1983Richmond BravesILAAAATL3180592-41Eddie Haas--Lost in Finals
10 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1985WaterlooMidwAMinorCLEManager6773.479414.0dnq
1986WaterlooMidwAMinorCLEManager7862.55710.0League Champions
1987BuffaloAmerAAAMinorCLEManager6674.471513.0dnq
1987WilliamsportEastAAMinorCLEManager6079.432727.5dnq
1988Colorado SpringsPCLAAAMinorCLEManager6277.446522.5dnq
1989JacksonTexAAMinorNYNManager6174.452418.0dnq
1990TidewaterILAAAMinorNYNManager7967.54128.0dnq
1991TidewaterILAAAMinorNYNManager7765.54227.0dnq
1992BinghamtonEastAAMinorNYNManager7959.57221.0League Champions
1993BinghamtonEastAAMinorNYNManager6872.486527.0dnq
1994New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBullpen Coach5558.487318.5dnq
1995New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBullpen Coach6975.479221.0dnq
1996New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBullpen Coach7191.438425.0dnq
1997New OrleansAmerAAAMinorHOUManager7470.51420.5Lost in Semi-Finals
2005ReadingEastAAMinorPHIManager6973.486415.0dnq
15 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1982-11-10Granted free agencyNoHist
1982-05-18Activated from Disabled ListSan Diego PadresNoHist
1982-03-23DL - KneeSan Diego PadresNoInjury
1981-09-01Activated from Disabled ListSan Diego PadresNoHist
1981-08-06DL - Pulled side muscleSan Diego PadresNoInjury
1980-12-08Traded from St. Louis Cardinals with Terry Kennedy, Mike Phillips, John Littlefield, John Urrea, Kim Seaman and Al Olmsted to San Diego Padres for Rollie Fingers, Bob Shirley, Gene Tenace and Bob Geren (12/10/1980)San Diego PadresNoHist
1977-12-08Traded from Chicago Cubs with Jerry Morales to St. Louis Cardinals for Dave Rader and Hector CruzSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1973-12-11Traded from Chicago White Sox with Steve Stone, Ken Frailing and Jim Kremmel to Chicago Cubs for Ron SantoChicago CubsNoHist
1973-06-20Signed out of draft (Ohio)Chicago White SoxNoHist
9 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
32
Power
48
Contact
21
XBH
48
RBIs
38
Runs
31
Hitting
30
Durability
35
Team
.471

[Career Highlights]

[1973]  Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in Round #1 (#21) out of Ohio
[1974]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1975]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1976]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1977]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1978]  Played for St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)
[1979]  Played for St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)
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