Josh Swindell

Born: 7/5/1885 in Rose Hill, KS, USA

Died: 3/19/1969 in Fruita, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-16 | Final Game: 1913-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joshua Ernest Swindell

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Biography

Josh Swindell, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1911 to 1913. Primarily a position player, Swindell made his mark in the early 20th century, a period characterized by the burgeoning popularity of baseball in America. He played a total of five games in Major League Baseball, where he recorded one hit, culminating in a batting average of .25. Although his time in the league was brief, his participation during this era contributed to the evolving landscape of the sport. Swindell's career, which began in an age before the extensive statistical tracking we see today, reflects the experiences of many players of his time who faced the challenges of securing a spot on a roster amidst fierce competition. While he did not achieve significant power numbers, with no home runs or RBIs noted during his playing time, his involvement in the game during this formative period remains a part of baseball history. His journey serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the game, often leaving behind more stories than statistics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	4	1	1	0	0	17.3	19	4	0	4	6	2.08	0

Career ERA 2.08 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
1911	CLE	AL	0	1	4	1	1	0	0	17.3	19	4	4	6	2.08	3.37 (+38%)	173.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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
1911	CLE	AL	4	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	CLE	AL	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
P	4	0	1	3	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	CLE	P	4	0	1	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4