Len Swormstedt
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1906)
Len Swormstedt was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1906 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 6 seasons. Across 8 career appearances, he went 3-4 with a 2.22 ERA and 22 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 7/19/1964 in Salem, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-09-29
- Last Game
- 1906-10-06
Full name: Leonard Brodbeck Swormstedt
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 1.73 | 3.49 (+50%) | -160.6 |
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4.00 | 3.17 (-26%) | -323.4 |
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.29 | 2.68 (+52%) | 384.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 58 | 16 | 10 | 22 | 2.22 | — | -100 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .043 | .043 | .043 | .087 | 0 |
Career AVG .043 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 83.4% below league average.
Career OBP .043 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 86.3% below league average.
Career SLG .043 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 87.2% below league average.
Career OPS .087 vs. league average .657 across their career seasons — 86.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CIN | NL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 8 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .043 | — | — | — | — | 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 (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 53.0 | 52 | 13 | 10 | 20 | 2.21 |
| Away | 2 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-10-06 | BOS | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1906-10-03 | BOS | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-27 | BOS | SLA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-27 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-17 | CIN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-10-06 | CIN | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-10-01 | CIN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-09-29 | CIN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Last 8 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-10-06 | BOS | NYY | L | 9.0 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1906-10-03 | BOS | MIN | W | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1906-09-27 | BOS | SLA | — | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-27 | CIN | STL | L | 9.0 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1902-04-17 | CIN | CHC | L | 9.0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-10-06 | CIN | STL | W | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-10-01 | CIN | PHI | L | 8.0 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 1901-09-29 | CIN | PIT | W | 9.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
Len Swormstedt: the record in brief
The profile opens with Len Swormstedt's first major league game on September 29, 1901; the last one listed came on October 6, 1906. Swormstedt played for the Cincinnati Reds (1901 through 1902) and the Boston Americans (1906). Swormstedt is listed as a pitcher at 5'11" and 165 pounds. The bio says Swormstedt batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 6, 1878, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. The bio records the death on July 19, 1964, in Salem, MA, USA. Len Swormstedt was the playing name; the full given name is Leonard Brodbeck.
Swormstedt pitched in 8 games, starting 7, and finished with a 3-4 record and 2.22 ERA. Also on Swormstedt's record: 22 strikeouts. That 2.22 ERA compares with a 3.09 league average across the same seasons, 28.3% better. 1906 was Swormstedt's sharpest full season, a 1.29 ERA against the league's 2.68.
Retrosheet box scores cover 16 of Swormstedt's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Swormstedt, 8 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Len Swormstedt
- What years did Len Swormstedt play?
- Len Swormstedt played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1906.
- Was Len Swormstedt a pitcher?
- Yes. Len Swormstedt pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 22 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Len Swormstedt hit?
- Len Swormstedt hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Len Swormstedt play for?
- Len Swormstedt played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1901–1902) and the Boston Americans (1906).
- What were Len Swormstedt's career stats?
- In 8 games, Len Swormstedt went 3-4 with a 2.22 ERA, 22 strikeouts, and 65.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Len Swormstedt play?
- Len Swormstedt played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Len Swormstedt and how much did he weigh?
- Len Swormstedt was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Len Swormstedt's career ERA?
- Len Swormstedt finished with a 2.22 career ERA, going 3-4 with 22 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Len Swormstedt have?
- Len Swormstedt recorded 22 career strikeouts.
- Is Len Swormstedt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Len Swormstedt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.