Steve Swetonic, baseball player, 1929-1935

Steve Swetonic

Born: 8/13/1903 in Mount Pleasant, PA, USA

Died: 4/22/1974 in Canonsburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-17 | Final Game: 1935-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Stephen Albert Swetonic

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Biography

Steve Swetonic was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1929 to 1935. Born in 1903, Swetonic made his debut during a transformative period in baseball that saw the sport transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Throughout his career, he showcased his talents on the mound, finishing with a record of 37 wins and 36 losses. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.81 highlighted his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters, while his total of 154 strikeouts and 11 saves underscored his capability as a reliable pitcher in high-pressure situations. Swetonic's playing style was characterized by a mix of skill and tenacity, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. His contributions to the game during the early 1930s reflected the evolving strategies of pitching and team dynamics of the time. Despite the challenges of his era, he carved out a respectable place in baseball history, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor on the mound. After his retirement on May 19, 1935, Swetonic remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's storied past, remembered for his dedication and contributions to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
37 36 133 58 25 8 11 595.3 607 252 34 212 154 3.81 0

Career ERA 3.81 vs. league average 4.31 across their career seasons — 11.7% better 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
1929 PIT NL 8 10 41 12 3 0 5 143.7 172 77 50 35 4.82 4.60 (-5%) 192.3
1930 PIT NL 6 6 23 6 3 1 5 96.7 107 48 27 35 4.47 4.80 (+7%) 339.2
1931 PIT NL 0 2 14 0 0 0 1 27.7 28 12 16 8 3.90 4.10 (+5%) -136.2
1932 PIT NL 11 6 24 19 11 4 0 162.7 134 51 55 39 2.82 4.13 (+32%) -1744.2
1933 PIT NL 12 12 31 21 8 3 0 164.7 166 64 64 37 3.50 3.86 (+9%) -2547.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
135 200 18 34 6 3 0 10 0 7 28 0.170 0.202 0.230 0.432 -1016.5

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.

Career OBP .202 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.432 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 41.9% 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
1929 PIT NL 42 48 11 13 3 1 0 2 0 2 6 0.271 — — — — -101.1
1930 PIT NL 23 36 2 4 2 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1931 PIT NL 14 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1932 PIT NL 24 54 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 2 7 0.093 .275 (-66%) .335 (-63%) .391 (-72%) .726 (-68%) -613.3
1933 PIT NL 31 55 3 11 0 2 0 4 0 1 7 0.200 .270 (-26%) .329 (-35%) .377 (-28%) .707 (-31%) -302.1
1935 PIT NL 1 0 1 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
P 133 0 18 127 4 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 PIT P 41 0 7 41 2 0
1930 PIT P 23 0 3 16 0 3
1931 PIT P 14 0 1 5 0 0
1932 PIT P 24 0 3 31 0 0
1933 PIT P 31 0 4 34 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 133

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh PA 1923, 1924