R. J. Swindle
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2009)
R. J. Swindle was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 9 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 12.71 ERA and 12 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-07-07
- Last Game
- 2009-08-04
Full name: Robert Joseph Swindle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7.71 | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16.20 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 21 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 12.71 | — | 0 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Away | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 6.2 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6.75 |
| Away | 5 | 4.2 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 21.21 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-04 | MIL | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-31 | MIL | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-27 | MIL | WAS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-05-23 | MIL | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-05-22 | MIL | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-04-21 | MIL | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-12 | PHI | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-11 | PHI | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-07 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 9 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-04 | MIL | LAD | — | 1.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009-07-31 | MIL | SDP | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-27 | MIL | WAS | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009-05-23 | MIL | MIN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-05-22 | MIL | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009-04-21 | MIL | PHI | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008-07-12 | PHI | AZ | — | 1.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-07-11 | PHI | AZ | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-07 | PHI | NYN | — | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston | SC | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
R. J. Swindle: the record in brief
The profile opens with R. J. Swindle's first major league game on July 7, 2008; the last one listed came on August 4, 2009. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (2008) and the Milwaukee Brewers (2009). Listed as a pitcher, Swindle threw and hit left-handed. The recorded size is 190 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Swindle was born on July 7, 1983, in Vancouver, BC, CAN. R. J. Swindle was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Joseph.
Across 9 games (0 starts), Swindle recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 12.71 ERA. Also on Swindle's record: 12 strikeouts. Against a 4.32 league ERA for the same seasons, the 12.71 mark was 193.9% worse.
Swindle appears at one position only: pitcher, in 9 games.
Swindle's college years, 2002, 2003, and 2004, were spent at Charleston Southern University. The game-log section draws on 18 games of Retrosheet box scores for Swindle.
Frequently Asked Questions about R. J. Swindle
- What years did R. J. Swindle play?
- R. J. Swindle played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009.
- Was R. J. Swindle a pitcher?
- Yes. R. J. Swindle pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 12 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did R. J. Swindle hit?
- R. J. Swindle hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did R. J. Swindle play for?
- R. J. Swindle played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (2008) and the Milwaukee Brewers (2009).
- What were R. J. Swindle's career stats?
- In 9 games, R. J. Swindle went 0-0 with a 12.71 ERA, 12 strikeouts, and 11.1 innings pitched.
- What position did R. J. Swindle play?
- R. J. Swindle played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was R. J. Swindle and how much did he weigh?
- R. J. Swindle was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was R. J. Swindle's career ERA?
- R. J. Swindle finished with a 12.71 career ERA, going 0-0 with 12 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did R. J. Swindle have?
- R. J. Swindle recorded 12 career strikeouts.
- Is R. J. Swindle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. R. J. Swindle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.