Dutch Zwilling
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1916)
Dutch Zwilling was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1916 for the Chicago White Sox, the Chicago Whales, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 7 seasons. In 366 career games, he hit .284 with 364 hits, 30 home runs, and 202 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,919.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 160 lb
- Died
- 3/27/1978 in La Crescenta, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-08-14
- Last Game
- 1916-07-12
Full name: Edward Harrison Zwilling
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 366 | 1,280 | 167 | 364 | 76 | 15 | 30 | 202 | 46 | 128 | 155 | .284 | .351 | .438 | .789 | 4,919 |
Career AVG .284 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.
Career SLG .438 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +31.7% above league average.
Career OPS .789 vs. league average .651 across their career seasons — +21.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CHA | AL | 27 | 87 | 7 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 16 | .184 | .249 (-26%) | .317 (-11%) | .326 (-26%) | .644 (-19%) | -215.3 |
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 154 | 592 | 91 | 185 | 38 | 8 | 16 | 95 | 21 | 46 | 68 | .312 | .255 (+22%) | .322 (+13%) | .339 (+43%) | .661 (+28%) | 2956.5 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 150 | 548 | 65 | 157 | 32 | 7 | 13 | 94 | 24 | 67 | 65 | .286 | .250 (+14%) | .318 (+15%) | .332 (+33%) | .651 (+24%) | 2512.3 |
| 1916 | CHN | NL | 35 | 53 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .113 | .248 (-54%) | .314 (-44%) | .326 (-42%) | .640 (-43%) | -334.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 366 | 1,280 | 167 | 364 | 76 | 15 | 30 | 202 | 46 | 128 | 155 | .284 | — | — | — | — | 4,919 | ||
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 (368 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 182 | 615 | 74 | 172 | 21 | 98 | .280 |
| Away | 186 | 667 | 92 | 193 | 9 | 98 | .289 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-12 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-11 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-03 | CHC | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-01 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-06-30 | CHC | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-06-29 | CHC | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-06-28 | CHC | PIT | L | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1916-06-28 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1916-06-27 | CHC | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-06-24 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Center Field | 335 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Dutch Zwilling (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Dutch Zwilling: the record in brief
August 14, 1910 and July 12, 1916 bracket Dutch Zwilling's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago White Sox (1910), the Chicago Chi-Feds (1914), the Chicago Whales (1915), and the Chicago Cubs (1916). Zwilling is listed as an outfielder at 5'6" and 160 pounds. Zwilling threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. Zwilling was born on November 2, 1888, in St. Louis, MO, USA. The bio records the death on March 27, 1978, in La Crescenta, CA, USA. Dutch Zwilling was the playing name; the full given name is Edward Harrison.
Zwilling's career batting table shows 366 games, 1,280 at bats and 364 hits, a .284 average, adding 30 home runs, 202 RBI, and 46 stolen bases. Zwilling got on base at a .351 rate and slugged .438 (.789 OPS). Zwilling's .284 average ran 13.1% above the .251 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .789 to a league .651, 21.2% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dutch Zwilling
- What years did Dutch Zwilling play?
- Dutch Zwilling played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1916.
- Was Dutch Zwilling a pitcher?
- No. Dutch Zwilling was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Dutch Zwilling hit?
- Dutch Zwilling hit 30 career home runs with 364 hits.
- What teams did Dutch Zwilling play for?
- Dutch Zwilling played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1910), the Chicago Whales (1914–1915), and the Chicago Cubs (1916).
- What were Dutch Zwilling's career stats?
- In 366 games, Dutch Zwilling had 364 hits, 30 home runs, 202 RBI, 167 runs, and 46 stolen bases, with a .284 batting average.
- What position did Dutch Zwilling play?
- Dutch Zwilling played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dutch Zwilling and how much did he weigh?
- Dutch Zwilling was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dutch Zwilling hit each season?
- Dutch Zwilling's home runs by season: 0 in 1910, 16 in 1914, 13 in 1915, and 1 in 1916. His most in one season was 16, in 1914.
- What was Dutch Zwilling's career batting average?
- Dutch Zwilling batted .284 over his career, with 364 hits in 1,280 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dutch Zwilling have?
- Dutch Zwilling drove in 202 runs in his career.
- Is Dutch Zwilling in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dutch Zwilling has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.