Pop Swett

Born: 4/16/1870 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 11/22/1934 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-05-03 | Final Game: 1890-10-04

Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Edward Swett

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Biography

Pop Swett was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who played in the late 19th century, an era characterized by the evolution of the game as it transitioned from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. His career spanned from May 3, 1890, to October 4, 1890, during which he played a total of 40 games. Swett carved out a niche as a position player, contributing to his teams with a combination of speed and skill, evidenced by his 5 stolen bases throughout his brief career. In his 40 games, Swett recorded 21 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 15 runs, finishing the season with a batting average of .198. Although his statistical achievements may appear modest by modern standards, they reflect the competitive nature of the game during his time, when players were still adapting to the rapidly changing dynamics of offense and defense. Swett's contributions to the game, even in a limited capacity, serve as a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history and the many players who shaped its early development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
40	106	17	21	5	3	1	15	5	18	29	0.198	0.325	0.330	0.656	-67.2

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — near 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
1890	BSP	PL	40	106	17	21	5	3	1	15	5	18	29	0.198	.260 (-24%)	.336 (-3%)	.351 (-6%)	.687 (-5%)	-67.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	37	0	92	13	21	1
OF	3	0	2	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	BSP	C	37	0	92	13	21	1
1890	BSP	OF	3	0	2	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	37
Right Field	3