Bill Swarback

Born: 8/1/1867 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 5/17/1949 in Stamford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-07-09 | Final Game: 1887-07-12

Height: 5'6" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Swarback

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Biography

Bill Swarback, born in 1867, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 19th century. He played in the major leagues for a mere two games from July 9 to July 12, 1887. During his short stint, Swarback struggled at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded zero hits, home runs, or RBIs. His time in the big leagues came during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play, a time when many players were still developing their skills and the game was evolving rapidly. Despite his limited impact statistically, Swarback's presence in the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time, where competition was fierce and opportunities were scarce. While his career did not leave a significant mark in the annals of baseball history, it serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to greatness in the early days of the sport, navigating the complexities of a burgeoning professional league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	2	2	2	0	0	16.0	27	9	1	6	6	5.06	0

Career ERA 5.06 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 21.3% 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
1887	NY1	NL	0	2	2	2	2	0	0	16.0	27	9	6	6	5.06	4.17 (-21%)	-192.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.705 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
1887	NY1	NL	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1887	NY1	P	2	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2