Craig Swan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1984)
Craig Swan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1984 for the New York Mets and the California Angels, a span of 12 seasons. Across 231 career appearances, he went 59-72 with a 3.74 ERA and 673 strikeouts. He also batted .151 with 1 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 4434.5.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-09-03
- Last Game
- 1984-05-29
Full name: Craig Steven Swan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 8.64 | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | NYN | NL | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.1 | 28 | 15 | 21 | 10 | 4.45 | 3.63 (-23%) | -604.4 |
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 38 | 22 | 13 | 19 | 6.39 | 3.71 (-72%) | -529.2 |
| 1976 | NYN | NL | 6 | 9 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 132.1 | 129 | 52 | 44 | 89 | 3.54 | 3.51 (-1%) | 119.8 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 9 | 10 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 146.2 | 153 | 69 | 56 | 71 | 4.23 | 4.00 (-6%) | 666.2 |
| 1978 | NYN | NL | 9 | 6 | 29 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 207.1 | 164 | 56 | 58 | 125 | 2.43 | 3.69 (+34%) | 3714.7 |
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 14 | 13 | 35 | 35 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 251.1 | 241 | 92 | 57 | 145 | 3.29 | 4.00 (+18%) | 4526.5 |
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 5 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 128.1 | 117 | 51 | 30 | 79 | 3.58 | 3.84 (+7%) | -1304.7 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3.29 | 3.58 (+8%) | 713.0 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 11 | 7 | 37 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 166.1 | 165 | 62 | 37 | 67 | 3.35 | 3.86 (+13%) | 1155.2 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 2 | 8 | 27 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 96.1 | 112 | 59 | 42 | 43 | 5.51 | 3.87 (-42%) | -2859.1 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 8.20 | 3.81 (-115%) | -1163.4 |
| 1984 | CAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10.80 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 59 | 72 | 231 | 185 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 1,235.2 | 1,199 | 514 | 368 | 673 | 3.74 | — | 4,434 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 358 | 18 | 54 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 131 | .151 | .206 | .168 | .374 | -1,333 |
Career AVG .151 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 42.0% below league average.
Career OBP .206 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.
Career SLG .168 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.
Career OPS .374 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 47.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | NYN | NL | 7 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | NYN | NL | 23 | 39 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 26 | 48 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | NYN | NL | 29 | 65 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .154 | .257 (-40%) | .323 (-41%) | .378 (-59%) | .702 (-51%) | -505.9 |
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 35 | 81 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 38 | .123 | .265 (-53%) | .329 (-44%) | .397 (-63%) | .727 (-54%) | -701.7 |
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 21 | 32 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 37 | 44 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 15 | .182 | — | — | — | — | -125.2 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 27 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 231 | 358 | 18 | 54 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 131 | .151 | — | — | — | — | -1,333 | ||
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 (462 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 115 | 156 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 5 | .109 |
| Away | 116 | 202 | 9 | 37 | 1 | 13 | .183 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 115 | 619.1 | 592 | 242 | 165 | 361 | 3.52 |
| Away | 116 | 616.1 | 607 | 272 | 203 | 312 | 3.97 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-05-29 | LAA | NYY | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1984-05-26 | LAA | BAL | L | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984-05-07 | NYN | CIN | — | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-05-06 | NYN | HOU | — | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984-04-27 | NYN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-04-23 | NYN | WSN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-04-21 | NYN | PHI | — | 3.0 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1984-04-19 | NYN | WSN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984-04-17 | NYN | WSN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-04-13 | NYN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
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 | NYN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | CAL | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 231 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 |
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Craig Swan: the record in brief
Craig Swan's major league career runs from a debut on September 3, 1973 to a final game on May 29, 1984. By club, Swan's seasons break down as the New York Mets (1973 to 1984) and the California Angels (1984). Swan played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 30, 1950, in Van Nuys, CA, USA and a listed size of 6'3" and 215 pounds. The given name on file is Craig Steven Swan.
Swan pitched in 231 games, starting 185, and finished with a 59-72 record and 3.74 ERA. The same table counts 673 strikeouts, 25 complete games, and 7 shutouts. Swan's 3.74 ERA was close to the 3.78 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 14, in 1979. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.43 in 1978, when the league's was 3.69.
Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Swan
- What years did Craig Swan play?
- Craig Swan played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1984.
- Was Craig Swan a pitcher?
- Yes. Craig Swan pitched in the major leagues, recording 59 wins and 673 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Craig Swan hit?
- Craig Swan hit 1 career home run with 54 hits.
- What teams did Craig Swan play for?
- Craig Swan played for 2 teams: the New York Mets (1973–1984) and the California Angels (1984).
- What were Craig Swan's career stats?
- In 231 games, Craig Swan went 59-72 with a 3.74 ERA, 673 strikeouts, 1,235.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves. At the plate he had 54 hits and 1 home runs.
- What position did Craig Swan play?
- Craig Swan played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Craig Swan and how much did he weigh?
- Craig Swan was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Craig Swan's career ERA?
- Craig Swan finished with a 3.74 career ERA, going 59-72 with 673 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Craig Swan have?
- Craig Swan recorded 673 career strikeouts.
- Is Craig Swan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Craig Swan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.