Bud Swartz

Sherwin Merle Swartz

Swartz pitched in five games with the 1947 St. Louis Browns, without recording either a win or a loss.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. June 13, 1929

Career Highlights:
In July 1947, Swartz was signed by the St. Louis Browns straight out of high school. Only 18, Bud struggled in his 5.1 innings, yielding 9 hits and 7 walks, with an ERA of 6.75. He did strike out a batter. Although he was scheduled to remain with the Browns for the rest of the season, he was sent to the minors in August. Recalled by the Browns in September, Bud never appeared in another major league game.

Career Dates:
Swartz pitched in five games for the St. Louis Browns in 1947.

Position:
Pitcher

Physical description:
6'2-1/2", pounds
Left-handed

Career Statistics:
Wins: 0
Losses: 0
Winning pct.: --

ERA: 6.75

Games: 5
Games Started: 0
Complete Games: 0

Innings Pitched: 5.1
Hits Allowed: 9
Bases-on-Balls: 7
Strike Outs: 1

Shut-outs: 0

Relief Pitching
Wins: 0
Losses: 0
Saves: 0

Batting
At-bats: 1
Hits: 1
Home Runs: 0
Batting Average: 1.000

Fielding Statistics
Put-outs: 0
Assists: 0
Errors: 0
Double Plays: 0

Total Chances per Game: 0.0
Fielding avg: .000