Oad Swigart

Oad Swigart was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1939 to 1940. Born in 1915, Swigart's career unfolded during a time when baseball was recovering from the Great Depression and beginning to see the emergence of new talents in the pre-World War II era. He made his debut on September 14, 1939, and concluded his major league career on September 27, 1940, leaving a brief but notable mark in the annals of baseball history. Throughout his career, Swigart compiled a win-loss record of 1-3 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.44 over his time on the mound. He struck out a total of 17 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not record any saves during his time in the league. Despite the limited statistics, Swigart's contributions to the teams he played for were part of the larger tapestry of baseball during a transformative period in the sport, as it navigated through challenges and sought to expand its popularity across the nation.