Michael Schwimer

Born: 2/19/1986 in Fairfax, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-08-21 | Final Game: 2012-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'8" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Michael Fredarick Schwimer

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Biography

Michael Schwimer, born in 1986, was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012. He made his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies and concluded his brief career with the team, demonstrating a strong competitive spirit during his time on the mound. Over his two seasons in the majors, Schwimer compiled a record of 3-2 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.62, showcasing his ability to strike out hitters with a total of 52 strikeouts. Although he did not secure any saves, his presence in the bullpen contributed to the depth of the Phillies' pitching staff as they competed in a highly competitive National League East. Schwimer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the increasing importance of bullpen specialists and the evolving strategies of relief pitching. Despite the challenges and competition he faced, Schwimer's journey reflects the aspirations of many players who strive to make their mark in the major leagues. His time in the game, though short, serves as a reminder of the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	2	47	0	0	0	0	48.7	45	25	5	23	52	4.62	0

Career ERA 4.62 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 16.2% worse than 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
2011	PHI	NL	1	1	12	0	0	0	0	14.3	15	8	7	16	5.02	3.94 (-27%)	-121.8
2012	PHI	NL	2	1	35	0	0	0	0	34.3	30	17	16	36	4.46	4.01 (-11%)	266.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
47	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2011	PHI	NL	12	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	PHI	NL	35	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	47	0	1	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	PHI	P	12	0	0	1	0	0
2012	PHI	P	35	0	1	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	47

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Virginia	Charlottesville	VA	2005, 2006, 2007, 2008