Park Swartzel
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889)
Park Swartzel was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1889 for the Kansas City Cowboys. Across 48 career appearances, he went 19-27 with a 4.32 ERA and 147 strikeouts.
- 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
- 5'10" / 150 lb
- Died
- 1/3/1940 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-04-17
- Last Game
- 1889-10-14
Full name: Park B. Swartzel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | KC2 | AA | 19 | 27 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 410.3 | 481 | 197 | 117 | 147 | 4.32 | 3.93 (-10%) | -466.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 19 | 27 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 410.1 | 481 | 197 | 117 | 147 | 4.32 | — | -466 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 174 | 19 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 33 | .144 | .247 | .167 | .414 | -1,031 |
Career AVG .144 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.
Career OBP .247 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.
Career OPS .414 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — 40.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | KC2 | AA | 51 | 174 | 19 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 33 | .144 | .263 (-46%) | .334 (-26%) | .357 (-53%) | .691 (-40%) | -1031.3 |
| Career · 1 season | 51 | 174 | 19 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 33 | .144 | — | — | — | — | -1,031 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Park Swartzel (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Park Swartzel
- Was Park Swartzel a pitcher?
- Yes. Park Swartzel pitched in the major leagues, recording 19 wins and 147 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Park Swartzel hit?
- Park Swartzel hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What was Park Swartzel's career batting average?
- Park Swartzel batted .144 over his career, with 25 hits in 174 at bats.
- How many RBI did Park Swartzel have?
- Park Swartzel drove in 20 runs in his career.
- What was Park Swartzel's career ERA?
- Park Swartzel finished with a 4.32 career ERA, going 19-27 with 147 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Park Swartzel have?
- Park Swartzel recorded 147 career strikeouts.