Jon Switzer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2009)
Jon Switzer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2009 for the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets, a span of 7 seasons. Across 72 career appearances, he went 2-4 with a 6.20 ERA and 46 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
- 2003-08-02
- Last Game
- 2009-06-22
Full name: Jon Michael Switzer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7.45 | 4.40 (-69%) | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TBA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | 2 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.2 | 38 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 4.54 | 4.53 (avg) | -1063.4 |
| 2007 | TBA | AL | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 8.05 | 4.47 (-80%) | 61.1 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8.10 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 2 | 4 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.2 | 87 | 48 | 38 | 46 | 6.20 | — | -1,002 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TBA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TBA | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (144 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 34.2 | 43 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 7.01 |
| Away | 34 | 35.0 | 44 | 21 | 13 | 27 | 5.40 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-22 | NYN | STL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-06-21 | NYN | TBR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-06-14 | NYN | NYY | — | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-12 | NYN | NYY | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-30 | TBR | TOR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-28 | TBR | TOR | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-27 | TBR | NYY | L | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-25 | TBR | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-23 | TBR | BOS | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-22 | TBR | BOS | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 72 |
Salary History
Jon Switzer's recorded salaries total $391,100 over 1 season, in 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Switzer's career ran from 2003 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TBA | AL | $391,100 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $391,100 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Jon Switzer: the record in brief
Jon Switzer's major league career runs from a debut on August 2, 2003 to a final game on June 22, 2009. The team column moves through the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003 through 2007) and the New York Mets (2009). Switzer, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw left-handed. Switzer is listed at 6'3" and 190 pounds. The birth record reads August 13, 1979, in Bowling Green, KY, USA. Switzer's full given name, per the bio, is Jon Michael Switzer.
Across 72 games (0 starts), Switzer recorded 2 wins against 4 losses with a 6.20 ERA. Also on Switzer's record: 46 strikeouts. Against a 4.40 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.20 mark was 40.8% worse. 2006 was Switzer's sharpest full season, a 4.54 ERA against the league's 4.53.
The position breakdown shows 72 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 2 putouts and 7 assists.
The one salary on file is $391,100, for 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Switzer's career ran from 2003 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2009. Switzer's college years, 1999, 2000, and 2001, were spent at Arizona State University. Retrosheet box scores cover 144 of Switzer's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jon Switzer
- What years did Jon Switzer play?
- Jon Switzer played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2009.
- Was Jon Switzer a pitcher?
- Yes. Jon Switzer pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 46 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jon Switzer play for?
- Jon Switzer played for 2 teams: the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003, 2005–2007) and the New York Mets (2009).
- What were Jon Switzer's career stats?
- In 72 games, Jon Switzer went 2-4 with a 6.20 ERA, 46 strikeouts, and 69.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Jon Switzer earn in his career?
- Jon Switzer's recorded salaries total $391,100 over 1 season, in 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Switzer's career ran from 2003 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2009.
- What was Jon Switzer's salary?
- Jon Switzer's recorded salary was $391,100 in 2007.
- What position did Jon Switzer play?
- Jon Switzer played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jon Switzer and how much did he weigh?
- Jon Switzer was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Jon Switzer's career ERA?
- Jon Switzer finished with a 6.20 career ERA, going 2-4 with 46 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jon Switzer have?
- Jon Switzer recorded 46 career strikeouts.
- Is Jon Switzer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jon Switzer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.