Stan Swanson

Born: 5/19/1944 in Yuba City, CA, USA

Died: 9/1/2017 in Fallbrook, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-06-23 | Final Game: 1971-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Stanley Lawrence Swanson

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Biography

Stan Swanson was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from 1971 to 1971. Over the course of 49 games, Swanson showcased his skills at the plate, accumulating 26 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 11 runs with a batting average of .245. Known for his versatility, he also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 1 stolen base throughout his time in the league. Swanson's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing integration of the sport and a shift towards a more offensively focused game. Although his time in the majors was short, his contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit and talent of players of his generation. Swanson remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and passion that defines the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
49	106	14	26	3	0	2	11	1	10	13	0.245	0.310	0.330	0.641	-91.7

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1971	WSN	NL	49	106	14	26	3	0	2	11	1	10	13	0.245	.249 (-2%)	.316 (-2%)	.365 (-10%)	.682 (-6%)	-91.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	38	23	54	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	MON	OF	38	23	54	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	24
Center Field	16
Right Field	2