Hal Schwenk
Born: 8/23/1890 in Schuykill, PA, USA
Died: 9/3/1955 in Kansas City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-09-04 | Final Game: 1913-09-04
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Harold Edward Schwenk
Biography
Hal Schwenk was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1890. His brief career in Major League Baseball took place solely in the year 1913, where he made a notable appearance on September 4. Schwenk finished his career with a win-loss record of 1-0, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.27, and recorded a total of 3 strikeouts. Despite the limited scope of his time in the big leagues, Schwenk's contributions to the game are a testament to the early 20th-century era of baseball, characterized by a focus on pitching and defensive play.
Schwenk played during a time when the sport was evolving, with players beginning to adopt more specialized roles. His performance, although brief, reflects the competitive nature of the league at the time, as well as the challenges faced by pitchers in navigating lineups filled with talented hitters. While his career in the majors was short-lived, Hal Schwenk remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport during its formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.27 | -10.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.500 | 0.333 | 0.833 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | SLA | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |