Harry Swacina

Born: 8/22/1881 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 6/21/1944 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-13 | Final Game: 1915-08-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Harry Joseph Swacina

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Biography

Harry Swacina was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who played in the Major Leagues from 1907 to 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Swacina made a notable impact during his career, appearing in 322 games. He accumulated 304 hits, demonstrating a consistent ability to reach base, and finished his career with a batting average of .256. Though he hit only one home run throughout his time in the league, his offensive contributions included 151 runs batted in and a respectable total of 29 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the field. Swacina played during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the transition from the deadball era to a game increasingly characterized by power hitting and strategic play. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting and base running. While he may not have been a household name, Swacina's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Braves, highlighted the importance of versatility and teamwork in the early decades of professional baseball. His career remains a testament to the dedication and passion that characterized the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
322	1189	110	304	46	11	1	151	29	32	54	0.256	0.276	0.315	0.592	-2111.5

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.638 across their career seasons — 7.2% 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
1907	PIT	NL	26	95	9	19	1	1	0	10	1	4	9	0.200	.245 (-18%)	.304 (-21%)	.308 (-25%)	.613 (-23%)	-326.5
1908	PIT	NL	53	176	7	38	6	1	0	13	4	5	11	0.216	.240 (-10%)	.298 (-20%)	.306 (-15%)	.605 (-18%)	-511.4
1914	BLF	FL	158	617	70	173	26	8	0	90	15	14	23	0.280	.255 (+10%)	.322 (-8%)	.339 (+3%)	.661 (-2%)	-560.0
1915	BLF	FL	85	301	24	74	13	1	1	38	9	9	11	0.246	.250 (-2%)	.318 (-16%)	.332 (-8%)	.651 (-12%)	-713.7