Steve Swisher
Steven Eugene Swisher
Born: August 9, 1951
Parkersburg, WV US
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205
Draft: Round 1 (1973 June Amateur Draft, Chicago White Sox)
School: Ohio
Career: 1973-1983
Major League Statistics
Steve Swisher compiled a career batting average of .214 with 18 home runs and 61 RBI in his 160-game career with the Knoxville Sox, Iowa Oaks, Wichita Aeros and Richmond Braves. He began playing during the 1973 season and last took the field during the 1983 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | AAA | AA2 | Iowa Oaks | 6 | 24 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .286 | .375 | .429 | .804 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1973 | AA | SOUL | Knoxville Sox | 54 | 185 | 161 | 19 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 43 | .211 | .299 | .354 | .653 | 57 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1974 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | 52 | 174 | 153 | 15 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 51 | .196 | .277 | .294 | .572 | 45 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1975 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | 7 | 32 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | .286 | .516 | .857 | 1.373 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1983 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | 41 | 115 | 101 | 13 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 23 | .218 | .283 | .386 | .669 | 39 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Totals | 160 | 530 | 457 | 56 | 98 | 10 | 3 | 18 | 61 | 1 | 1 | 55 | 129 | .214 | .305 | .368 | .672 | 168 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | AA | SOUL | Knoxville Sox | C | 50 | 235 | 25 | 4 | 1 | .985 | 5.200 | 2 | |||
| 1973 | AAA | AA2 | Iowa Oaks | C | 5 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 6.800 | 1 | |||
| 1974 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | C | 51 | 284 | 33 | 11 | 4 | .966 | 6.216 | 2 | |||
| 1975 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | C | 6 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .969 | 5.167 | 0 | |||
| 1983 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | C | 36 | 191 | 4 | 2 | 1 | .990 | 5.417 | 1 | |||
| Totals | 148 | 767 | 70 | 18 | 6 | .979 | 5.655 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | AA | Southern League | Knoxville Sox | CHA | ||
| 1973 | AAA | American Association 2 | Iowa Oaks | CHA | ||
| 1974 | AAA | American Association 2 | Wichita Aeros | CHN | ||
| 1975 | AAA | American Association 2 | Wichita Aeros | CHN | ||
| 1983 | AAA | International League | Richmond Braves | ATL |
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