Russ Swan
Born: 1/3/1964 in Fremont, CA, USA
Died: 4/26/2006 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-08-03 | Final Game: 1994-04-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Russell Howard Swan
Biography
Russ Swan was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1964, who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 until his retirement in 1994. Over the course of his career, Swan showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a record of 14-22 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.83. He recorded a total of 108 strikeouts and notched 11 saves, contributing to his teams both as a starting pitcher and a reliever.
Swan's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, characterized by evolving pitching strategies and offensive dynamics. While he may not have achieved the same fame as some of his contemporaries, his versatility and dedication to the game left a mark during his tenure in the league. His ability to adapt to the changing landscape of baseball, coupled with his contributions on the mound, solidified his place in the history of the sport as a reliable pitcher during the early 1990s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 22 | 168 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 266.7 | 282 | 143 | 26 | 124 | 108 | 4.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | SFG | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10.80 | - |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 2 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 42 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 3.64 | -341.0 |
| 1990 | SFG | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3.86 | - |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 6 | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 78.7 | 81 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 3.43 | -990.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 3 | 10 | 55 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 104.3 | 104 | 55 | 45 | 45 | 4.74 | -1470.9 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 3 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 9.15 | -1063.2 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 11.25 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | SFG | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SFG | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 12 | 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 | 168 | 20 | 14 | 56 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | SFN | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SEA | P | 11 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SFN | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SEA | P | 63 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | SEA | P | 55 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | P | 23 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CLE | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 168 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CLE | AL | $400,000 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | $435,000 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | $195,000 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | $108,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,138,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1985, 1986 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane | WA | 1983, 1984 |