Don Schwall

Born: 3/2/1936 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-05-21 | Final Game: 1967-04-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Donald Bernard Schwall

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Biography

Don Schwall, born in 1936, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during the 1960s. Schwall's career spanned from May 21, 1961, to April 12, 1967, during which he played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. He finished his career with a record of 49-48 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72, demonstrating his competitiveness on the mound. Over his time in the league, he struck out 408 batters and recorded four saves, showcasing both his ability to miss bats and contribute in high-leverage situations. In addition to his solid performance, Schwall was recognized for his potential early in his career, winning the TSN Rookie of the Year award. He was also selected as an All-Star, highlighting his status as one of the league's top pitchers during his peak years. Schwall's contributions to the game, particularly as a young player in a rapidly evolving sport, have earned him a place in baseball history, reflecting the challenges and achievements faced by pitchers of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
49	48	172	103	18	5	4	743.0	710	307	50	391	408	3.72	0

Career ERA 3.72 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1961	BOS	AL	15	7	25	25	10	2	0	178.7	167	64	110	91	3.22	4.03 (+20%)	-272.3
1962	BOS	AL	9	15	33	32	5	1	0	182.3	180	100	121	89	4.94	3.96 (-25%)	-5317.9
1963	PIT	NL	6	12	33	24	3	2	0	167.7	158	62	74	86	3.33	3.46 (+4%)	-1880.2
1964	PIT	NL	4	3	15	9	0	0	0	49.7	53	24	15	36	4.35	3.58 (-21%)	1577.3
1965	PIT	NL	9	6	43	1	0	0	4	77.0	77	25	30	55	2.92	3.50 (+16%)	624.4
1966	PIT	NL	3	2	11	4	0	0	0	41.7	31	10	21	24	2.16	3.52 (+39%)	-422.4
1966	ATL	NL	3	3	11	8	0	0	0	45.3	44	22	19	27	4.37	3.52 (-24%)	221.8
1967	ATL	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.7	0	0	1	0	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
176	234	16	34	2	1	0	12	0	5	55	0.145	0.163	0.162	0.325	-1518.1

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OBP .163 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career SLG .162 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.325 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 53.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1961	BOS	AL	27	61	5	11	2	0	6	1	10	0.180	.258 (-30%)	.328 (-41%)	.399 (-47%)	.727 (-44%)	-455.6
1962	BOS	AL	34	66	5	9	0	0	4	2	12	0.136	.257 (-47%)	.326 (-50%)	.393 (-65%)	.719 (-59%)	-646.7
1963	PIT	NL	33	50	3	8	0	0	1	1	10	0.160	.246 (-35%)	.308 (-44%)	.371 (-57%)	.680 (-51%)	-415.8
1964	PIT	NL	16	19	1	5	0	1	1	0	7	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	PIT	NL	43	15	1	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	PIT	NL	11	10	1	1	0	0	0	1	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	ATL	NL	11	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	ATL	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0