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50. Bill Swift

50. Bill Swift
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: June 19, 1908 in Glen Lyon, PA USA
  • Weight: 192 lbs.
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: April 12, 1932
  • Final Game: September 29, 1943
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Bill Swift was a Pittsburgh Pirate for most of his career, first appearing in 1932, where he went 14-10 as a rookie and led the NL in BB/9 (1.1).  

Swift was never a permanent starter in his career, and was used wherever needed.  Winning 70 Games against 57 Losses in his first five years, Swift at least 200 Innings in all of those years, complied either as a starter or reliever, and was one of the better Pitchers in not allowing Walks.

He would be moved to more of a bullpen role in his later three years with the Pirates and was traded to Boston after.  Swift slid into the final spot on this list because he was a competent batter, hitting .230 with 132 Hits for Pittsburgh.  He had a 91-79 Record with a 3.57 ERA on the mound.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: : Traded from Kansas City (American Association) for Bob Osborn and Eddie Phillips 1/29/32.
  • Departed:

    Traded to the Boston Bees with Cash for Danny MacFayden 12/8/39.

  • Games Played: 305
  • Notable Statistics:

    91 Wins
    79 Losses
    3.57 ERA
    164 Games Started
    78 Complete Games
    7 Shutouts
    106 Game Finished
    18 Saves
    1,555 Innings Pitched
    592 Strikeouts
    3.73 FIP
    1.226 WHIP
    1.91 SO/BB
    21.3 bWAR                     

    No Playoff Games

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Lowest BB/9 (1932)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (1935 & 1937)

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