Karl Swanson

Born: 12/17/1900 in North Henderson, IL, USA

Died: 4/3/2002 in Rock Island, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-08-12 | Final Game: 1929-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Karl Edward Swanson

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Biography

Karl Swanson was a professional baseball player born in 1900, whose career spanned from 1928 to 1929. Primarily a position player, Swanson played a total of 24 games in the major leagues. Although his time in the sport was brief, he made a mark during a transitional period in baseball history when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused style of play. During his career, Swanson recorded 9 hits and drove in 6 runs, finishing with a batting average of .138. He also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 3 bases in his limited appearances. Although he did not hit any home runs, his contributions as a player reflected the grit and determination common among athletes of his time. Swanson's legacy, while not highlighted by prolific stats, remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the fabric of the game during the late 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	65	2	9	1	0	0	6	3	4	7	0.138	0.188	0.154	0.342	-572.8

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.342 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 54.6% 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
1928	CHW	AL	22	64	2	9	1	0	0	6	3	4	7	0.141	.280 (-50%)	.342 (-44%)	.395 (-60%)	.737 (-53%)	-572.8
1929	CHW	AL	2	1	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
2B	21	0	33	66	6	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	CHA	2B	21	0	33	66	6	9

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	21

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Augustana College	Rock Island	IL	1918