Pinky Swander
Born: 7/4/1880 in Portsmouth, OH, USA
Died: 10/24/1944 in Springfield, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1903-09-18 | Final Game: 1904-04-14
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Edward Ottis Swander
Biography
Pinky Swander was a professional baseball player born in 1880, whose career spanned the early years of the 20th century, from 1903 to 1904. As a position player, Swander appeared in 15 Major League games, showcasing his skills primarily with the bat. He finished his brief career with 14 hits, achieving a respectable batting average of .269. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with 6 RBIs.
Swander's playing style was characterized by his ability to make contact and get on base, although he did not exhibit speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 0 stolen bases. Competing during a formative period in baseball, Swander's contributions came during an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively minded game. Though his time in the majors was short-lived, Pinky Swander's presence in the early years of professional baseball reflects the evolution of the sport during a critical period in its history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 52 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0.269 | 0.406 | 0.385 | 0.791 | 219.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | SLA | AL | 14 | 51 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0.275 | 219.4 |
| 1904 | SLA | AL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 14 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | SLA | OF | 14 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 14 |