Bud Swartz

Born: 6/13/1929 in Tulsa, OK, USA

Died: 6/24/1991 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-07-12 | Final Game: 1947-07-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Sherwin Merle Swartz

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Biography

Bud Swartz, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player and made his mark during a short stint from July 12 to July 27 in 1947. Swartz participated in a total of 5 games, showcasing his skills at the highest level of the sport during a period characterized by the transition from the pre-World War II era into the post-war boom of baseball's popularity. Throughout his career, Swartz recorded 1 hit in 5 games, culminating in a batting average of 1.0. Although he did not achieve significant power numbers—finishing with 0 home runs and 0 RBIs—his presence in the league during this era reflected the competitive landscape of baseball in the late 1940s, a time when many players were returning from military service and the game was rapidly evolving. Despite his limited opportunities on the field, Swartz remains a part of baseball history, symbolizing the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport, even if only briefly.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	0	0	0	0	5.3	9	4	1	7	1	6.75	0

Career ERA 6.75 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 69.9% 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
1947	SLA	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	5.3	9	4	7	1	6.75	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +281.1% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +197.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +165.8% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +180.6% above 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
1947	SLA	AL	5	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	SLA	P	5	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5