Dutch Zwilling

Born: 11/2/1888 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 3/27/1978 in La Crescenta, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-08-14 | Final Game: 1916-07-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edward Harrison Zwilling

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Biography

Dutch Zwilling, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1910 to 1916. Known for his versatility on the field, Zwilling played primarily as a position player, making significant contributions to his teams during the early years of the 20th century. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 366 games and accumulated 364 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .284. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 30 home runs and 202 runs batted in (RBIs), as well as a notable ability to steal bases, finishing with 46 stolen bases. Zwilling's playing style reflected the transitioning nature of baseball during his era, which was characterized by a shift from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. His contributions not only helped his teams offensively but also established him as a respected figure within the league during a time when baseball was gaining immense popularity in America. Though his career was relatively brief, Zwilling left an enduring mark on the sport, representing the dedication and talent of players from that formative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
366	1280	167	364	76	15	30	202	46	128	155	0.284	0.351	0.438	0.789	4881.7

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career SLG .438 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +31.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.789 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — +21.2% 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
1910	CHW	AL	27	87	7	16	5	0	0	5	1	11	16	0.184	.249 (-26%)	.317 (-11%)	.326 (-26%)	.644 (-19%)	-227.8
1914	CHF	FL	154	592	91	185	38	8	16	95	21	46	68	0.312	.255 (+22%)	.322 (+13%)	.339 (+43%)	.661 (+28%)	2956.5
1915	CHF	FL	150	548	65	157	32	7	13	94	24	67	65	0.286	.250 (+14%)	.318 (+15%)	.332 (+33%)	.651 (+24%)	2512.3
1916	CHC	NL	35	53	4	6	1	0	1	8	0	4	6	0.113	.248 (-54%)	.314 (-44%)	.326 (-42%)	.640 (-43%)	-359.3