Rudy Schwenck
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909)
Rudy Schwenck was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1909 for the Chicago Cubs. Across 3 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA and 3 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 174 lb
- Died
- 11/27/1941 in Anchorage, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-09-23
- Last Game
- 1909-10-06
Full name: Rudolph Christian Schwenck
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3.86 | 2.55 (-52%) | -43.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3.86 | — | -43 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | .400 | .250 | .650 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .400 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — +30.5% above league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.
Career OPS .650 vs. league average .619 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CHN | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 9.0 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Away | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.80 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-10-06 | CHC | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-09-28 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-23 | CHC | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-10-06 | CHC | STL | W | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-09-28 | CHC | PHI | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-09-23 | CHC | BRO | L | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
Rudy Schwenck: the record in brief
The profile opens with Rudy Schwenck's first major league game on September 23, 1909; the last one listed came on October 6, 1909. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago Cubs. Schwenck, born on April 6, 1884, in Louisville, KY, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 0 inches and 174 pounds. Schwenck's death is recorded on November 27, 1941, in Anchorage, KY, USA. On the record, Rudy Schwenck was born Rudolph Christian Schwenck.
The pitching table credits Schwenck with a 1-1 record and a 3.86 ERA in 3 games. Also on Schwenck's record: 3 strikeouts. The league ERA over Schwenck's seasons was 2.55, so the 3.86 figure ran 51.5% worse than average. Schwenck's only pitching season is 1909: 3 games, 3 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Schwenck, 3 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rudy Schwenck
- Was Rudy Schwenck a pitcher?
- Yes. Rudy Schwenck pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Rudy Schwenck hit?
- Rudy Schwenck hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Rudy Schwenck play for?
- Rudy Schwenck played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1909).
- What were Rudy Schwenck's career stats?
- In 3 games, Rudy Schwenck went 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 14.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Rudy Schwenck play?
- Rudy Schwenck played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rudy Schwenck and how much did he weigh?
- Rudy Schwenck was listed at 6 feet and 174 pounds.
- What was Rudy Schwenck's career ERA?
- Rudy Schwenck finished with a 3.86 career ERA, going 1-1 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rudy Schwenck have?
- Rudy Schwenck recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Rudy Schwenck in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rudy Schwenck has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.