Jon Switzer
Born: 8/13/1979 in Bowling Green, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-08-02 | Final Game: 2009-06-22
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Jon Michael Switzer
Biography
Jon Switzer was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1979, whose career spanned from 2003 until 2009. He made his Major League Baseball debut on August 2, 2003, and played through to June 22, 2009. Switzer's time in the league was marked by his versatility and determination, as he navigated the challenges of pitching in a highly competitive environment. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.2, along with 46 strikeouts.
Switzer's playing style showcased a blend of resilience and adaptability, traits that are often essential for pitchers attempting to establish themselves in the major leagues. Although he did not achieve a high profile or accumulate significant accolades during his tenure, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the hard work and dedication characteristic of many players from the era. Switzer's journey through the game exemplified the challenges faced by pitchers in the modern era of baseball, where performance expectations and competition levels have continuously evolved.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.7 | 87 | 48 | 10 | 38 | 46 | 6.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7.45 | - |
| 2005 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 6.75 | - |
| 2006 | TBR | AL | 2 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 38 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 4.54 | - |
| 2007 | TBR | AL | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 8.05 | - |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8.10 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TBR | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TBR | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TBR | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 72 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | TBA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | TBA | P | 40 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | TBA | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | NYN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 72 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TBA | AL | $391,100 |
| Total Career Earnings | $391,100 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1999, 2000, 2001 |