Len Swormstedt, baseball player, 1901-1906

Len Swormstedt

Born: 10/6/1878 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 7/19/1964 in Salem, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-29 | Final Game: 1906-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Leonard Brodbeck Swormstedt

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Biography

Len Swormstedt was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, specifically from 1901 to 1906. Born in 1878, he made his mark during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. Swormstedt's career spanned six seasons in Major League Baseball, where he established a record of 3 wins and 4 losses. His earned run average (ERA) of 2.22 showcased his ability to limit opponents' scoring, reflecting the pitching prowess that defined his career. Over his time in the league, Swormstedt recorded a total of 22 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to overpower hitters despite not being a high-volume strikeout pitcher. Notably, he did not secure any saves during his career, indicating that he primarily served as a starting pitcher. While his career might not have placed him among the most celebrated figures of his time, Swormstedt's contributions to the game during its formative years remain a part of baseball's rich history. His performances contributed to the evolving strategies of pitching and the overall development of the sport as it moved further into the modern era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 4 8 7 7 0 0 65.0 58 16 3 10 22 2.22 0

Career ERA 2.22 vs. league average 3.09 across their career seasons — 28.3% 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
1901 CIN NL 2 1 3 3 3 0 0 26.0 19 5 5 13 1.73 3.49 (+50%) -161.6
1902 CIN NL 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 18.0 22 8 5 3 4.00 3.17 (-26%) -324.8
1906 BOS AL 1 1 3 2 2 0 0 21.0 17 3 0 6 1.29 2.68 (+52%) 384.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 23 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.043 0.043 0.043 0.087 0.0

Career AVG .043 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 83.4% below league average.

Career OBP .043 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 86.3% below league average.

Career SLG .043 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 87.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.087 vs. league average 0.657 across their career seasons — 86.8% 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
1901 CIN NL 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1902 CIN NL 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1906 BOS AL 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 8 2 4 13 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 CIN P 3 0 2 6 0 0
1902 CIN P 2 0 1 3 0 0
1906 BOS P 3 2 1 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 8