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Athletics Franchise · 1942–1943

Bob Swift

Catcher2 seasons1942–1943

Biography

Bob Swift was a Major League Baseball catcher, born March 6, 1915 in Salina, KS. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 180 pounds, Bob Swift debuted on April 16, 1940 and last played on September 27, 1953.

Over 1001 major-league games, Bob Swift batted .231 with 635 hits, 14 home runs, and 238 RBI in 2750 at-bats.

Every one of Bob's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
March 6, 1915
Birthplace
Salina, KS
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 11", 180 lb
MLB Debut
April 16, 1940
Final Game
September 27, 1953
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1001 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
1001275021263586314238324233.231.313.280.593
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1940St. Louis Browns13039897039.244
1941St. Louis Browns6317044021.259
1942St. Louis Browns29761518.197
1942Philadelphia Athletics6019244015.229
1942?8926859123.220
1943Philadelphia Athletics7722443111.192
1944Detroit Tigers8024763119.255
1945Detroit Tigers9527965024.233
1946Detroit Tigers4210725210.234
1947Detroit Tigers9727970121.251
1948Detroit Tigers11329265433.223
1949Detroit Tigers7418945218.238
1950Detroit Tigers671323029.227
1951Detroit Tigers441042005.192
1952Detroit Tigers2858804.138
1953Detroit Tigers23101.333

Season-by-Season

1943Philadelphia AthleticsCatcher1942Philadelphia AthleticsCatcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Bob Swift appears across the 1942 and 1943 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Bob Swift played 137 games with 87 hits and 26 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Bob Swift.

Elmer ValoPete SuderDick SiebertHal WagnerRuss ChristopherHerman BesseLum HarrisBruce Konopka

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Bob Swift play?
Bob Swift was a catcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Bob Swift play for the Athletics?
Bob Swift appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1942 and 1943.
Where was Bob Swift born?
Bob Swift was born on March 6, 1915 in Salina, KS.
What were Bob Swift's MLB career stats?
Over 1001 MLB games, Bob Swift hit .231 with 635 hits, 14 home runs, and 238 RBI.

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