Park Swartzel

Born: 11/21/1865 in Knightstown, IN, USA

Died: 1/3/1940 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-04-17 | Final Game: 1889-10-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Park B. Swartzel

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Biography

Park Swartzel was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1865, whose career spanned the late 19th century. He played in the Major Leagues from 1889 until April 17, 1889, concluding his service on October 14, 1889. During this brief but notable period, Swartzel established himself as a capable pitcher, finishing his career with a record of 19 wins and 27 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.32, reflecting the pitching challenges of the era, which was characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Throughout his tenure, Swartzel recorded a total of 147 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute effectively in tight situations. While his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Swartzel's presence on the mound during a formative time in baseball history helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. His contributions are a reminder of the many players who helped shape the early landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
19	27	48	47	45	0	1	410.3	481	197	21	117	147	4.32	0

Career ERA 4.32 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1889	KC2	AA	19	27	48	47	45	0	1	410.3	481	197	117	147	4.32	3.93 (-10%)	-511.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
51	174	19	25	4	0	0	20	7	18	33	0.144	0.247	0.167	0.414	-1144.0

Career AVG .144 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 40.1% 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
1889	KC2	AA	51	174	19	25	4	0	0	20	7	18	33	0.144	.263 (-46%)	.334 (-26%)	.357 (-53%)	.691 (-40%)	-1144.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	4	0	5	0	1	0
P	48	0	19	120	11	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1889	KC2	OF	4	0	5	0	1	0
1889	KC2	P	48	0	19	120	11	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	48
Left Field	1
Center Field	2
Right Field	1