Bill Swaggerty
Born: 12/5/1956 in Sanford, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-08-13 | Final Game: 1986-05-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 186 lbs
Full name: William David Swaggerty
Biography
Bill Swaggerty, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1983 to 1986. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Swaggerty played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by increasing offensive outputs and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 4-3 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite facing some of the era's most formidable hitters.
Though he did not record any saves, Swaggerty contributed to his teams by providing valuable innings in relief and demonstrating a reliable presence on the pitching staff. With a total of 28 strikeouts, he illustrated his capability to miss bats and challenge opposing lineups. Swaggerty's contributions to the game, although not extensively documented in the annals of baseball history, reflect the dedication and resilience of many players who sought to carve out their niche in the competitive landscape of the mid-1980s baseball era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.3 | 100 | 43 | 8 | 30 | 28 | 4.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | BAL | AL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 2.91 | 181.0 |
| 1984 | BAL | AL | 3 | 2 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.0 | 68 | 33 | 21 | 18 | 5.21 | -1481.2 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | BAL | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | BAL | AL | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 32 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | BAL | P | 7 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | BAL | P | 23 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 32 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns River Community College | Palatka | FL | 1976, 1977 |
| Stetson University | DeLand | FL | 1978, 1979 |