Harry Swacina
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1907-1915)
Harry Swacina was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1915 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Baltimore Terrapins, a span of 9 seasons. In 322 career games, he hit .256 with 304 hits, 1 home runs, and 151 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- Died
- 6/21/1944 in Birmingham, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1907-09-13
- Last Game
- 1915-08-26
Full name: Harry Joseph Swacina
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 1,189 | 110 | 304 | 46 | 11 | 1 | 151 | 29 | 32 | 54 | .256 | .276 | .315 | .592 | -1,803 |
Career AVG .256 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career SLG .315 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .592 vs. league average .638 across their career seasons — 7.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | PIT | NL | 26 | 95 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 9 | .200 | .245 (-18%) | .304 (-21%) | .308 (-25%) | .613 (-23%) | -309.2 |
| 1908 | PIT | NL | 53 | 176 | 7 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 11 | .216 | .240 (-10%) | .298 (-20%) | .306 (-15%) | .605 (-18%) | -459.2 |
| 1914 | BLF | FL | 158 | 617 | 70 | 173 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 90 | 15 | 14 | 23 | .280 | .255 (+10%) | .322 (-8%) | .339 (+3%) | .661 (-2%) | -430.8 |
| 1915 | BLF | FL | 85 | 301 | 24 | 74 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 9 | 9 | 11 | .246 | .250 (-2%) | .318 (-16%) | .332 (-8%) | .651 (-12%) | -603.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 322 | 1,189 | 110 | 304 | 46 | 11 | 1 | 151 | 29 | 32 | 54 | .256 | — | — | — | — | -1,803 | ||
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
View full game log (321 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 177 | 619 | 69 | 165 | 0 | 74 | .267 |
| Away | 144 | 571 | 41 | 139 | 1 | 77 | .243 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-26 | BLF | BRF | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-25 | BLF | BRF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-23 | BLF | BRF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-20 | BLF | KCF | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-19 | BLF | KCF | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-18 | BLF | CHF | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-17 | BLF | CHF | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-16 | BLF | CHF | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-14 | BLF | CHF | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-14 | BLF | CHF | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 309 |
| Second Base | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Harry Swacina (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Harry Swacina: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 13, 1907 and the final game on August 26, 1915, Harry Swacina built the record summarized on this page. Swacina played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1907 through 1908) and the Baltimore Terrapins (1914 to 1915). At 190 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Swacina is listed as a first baseman. Swacina batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Swacina was born on August 22, 1881, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Swacina died on June 21, 1944, in Birmingham, AL, USA. The given name on file is Harry Joseph Swacina.
The batting record for Swacina: 322 games, 304 hits in 1,189 at bats, and a .256 average, plus 1 home run, 151 RBI, and 29 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .276 clip and slugging .315, Swacina finished with a .592 OPS. Against a .249 league average for those years, Swacina's .256 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Swacina's .592 stands 7.2% below the league's .638. The highest hit total in a season was 173, in 1914. Swacina drove in a season-high 90 runs in 1914.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Swacina
- What years did Harry Swacina play?
- Harry Swacina played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1915.
- Was Harry Swacina a pitcher?
- No. Harry Swacina was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Harry Swacina hit?
- Harry Swacina hit 1 career home run with 304 hits.
- What teams did Harry Swacina play for?
- Harry Swacina played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1907–1908) and the Baltimore Terrapins (1914–1915).
- What were Harry Swacina's career stats?
- In 322 games, Harry Swacina had 304 hits, 1 home runs, 151 RBI, 110 runs, and 29 stolen bases, with a .256 batting average.
- What position did Harry Swacina play?
- Harry Swacina played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Swacina and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Swacina was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Harry Swacina hit each season?
- Harry Swacina's home runs by season: 0 in 1907, 0 in 1908, 0 in 1914, and 1 in 1915. His most in one season was 1, in 1915.
- What was Harry Swacina's career batting average?
- Harry Swacina batted .256 over his career, with 304 hits in 1,189 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Swacina have?
- Harry Swacina drove in 151 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Swacina in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Swacina has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.