Craig Swan
Born: 11/30/1950 in Van Nuys, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-09-03 | Final Game: 1984-05-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Craig Steven Swan
Biography
Craig Swan, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 until his retirement in 1984. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Swan made a notable impact during his career, primarily with the New York Mets. He finished his career with a record of 59-72 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.74, which underscored his ability to manage games effectively despite facing tough competition in the league.
Swan's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with new strategies and an increased emphasis on pitching depth. Over his time in the majors, he accumulated 673 strikeouts, showcasing his capacity to overpower hitters. Additionally, he recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. While Swan may not have achieved super-stardom, his contributions to his teams and his resilience on the mound left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 72 | 231 | 185 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 1235.7 | 1199 | 514 | 115 | 368 | 673 | 3.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 8.64 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | NYN | NL | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 28 | 15 | 21 | 10 | 4.45 | -608.2 |
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 38 | 22 | 13 | 19 | 6.39 | -532.6 |
| 1976 | NYN | NL | 6 | 9 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 132.3 | 129 | 52 | 44 | 89 | 3.54 | 119.8 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 9 | 10 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 146.7 | 153 | 69 | 56 | 71 | 4.23 | 666.2 |
| 1978 | NYN | NL | 9 | 6 | 29 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 207.3 | 164 | 56 | 58 | 125 | 2.43 | 3714.7 |
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 14 | 13 | 35 | 35 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 251.3 | 241 | 92 | 57 | 145 | 3.29 | 4526.5 |
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 5 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 128.3 | 117 | 51 | 30 | 79 | 3.58 | -1339.1 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3.29 | 713.0 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 11 | 7 | 37 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 166.3 | 165 | 62 | 37 | 67 | 3.35 | 1155.2 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 2 | 8 | 27 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 96.3 | 112 | 59 | 42 | 43 | 5.51 | -2915.8 |
| 1984 | LAA | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10.80 | - |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 8.20 | -1167.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 358 | 18 | 54 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 131 | 0.151 | 0.206 | 0.168 | 0.374 | -1414.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | NYN | NL | 7 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | NYN | NL | 23 | 39 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 26 | 48 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | NYN | NL | 29 | 65 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.154 | -533.0 |
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 35 | 81 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 38 | 0.123 | -747.2 |
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 21 | 32 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.219 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 37 | 44 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0.182 | -133.7 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 27 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 10 | 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 | 231 | 185 | 79 | 138 | 11 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | NYN | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | NYN | P | 7 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | NYN | P | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | NYN | P | 23 | 22 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | NYN | P | 26 | 24 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | NYN | P | 29 | 28 | 17 | 30 | 2 | 5 |
| 1979 | NYN | P | 35 | 35 | 17 | 29 | 0 | 3 |
| 1980 | NYN | P | 21 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | NYN | P | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | NYN | P | 37 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | NYN | P | 27 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | CAL | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | NYN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 231 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 |