Chris Schwinden

Born: 9/22/1986 in Visalia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-09-08 | Final Game: 2012-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Christopher Anthony Schwinden

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Biography

Chris Schwinden was a professional baseball player born in 1986, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2011 to 2012. Schwinden's career included a brief stint with the New York Mets, where he made his MLB debut on September 8, 2011. Over the course of his career, he participated in 7 games, during which he recorded 2 hits and drove in 1 run, finishing with a batting average of .200. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Schwinden's time in the majors exemplified the challenges many players face in making a lasting impact in a highly competitive environment. Schwinden's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the increasing emphasis on analytics and the evolution of player roles. While his time in the majors was limited, he contributed to the Mets during a transitional phase for the franchise. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the dedication and perseverance required to reach the highest levels of the sport, even if only for a short time. After his MLB tenure, Schwinden continued to pursue a career in baseball, highlighting the enduring passion many players share for the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	7	6	0	0	0	29.7	38	23	5	9	18	6.98	0

Career ERA 6.98 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 75.4% 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	NYN	NL	0	2	4	4	0	0	0	21.0	23	11	6	17	4.71	3.94 (-20%)	483.5
2012	NYN	NL	0	1	3	2	0	0	0	8.7	15	12	3	1	12.46	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	10	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.200	0.273	0.200	0.473	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.473 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 34.5% 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	NYN	NL	4	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	NYN	NL	3	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	6	3	4	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	NYN	P	4	4	1	2	1	0
2012	NYN	P	3	2	2	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7