Craig Swan

Craig Steven Swan

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 215 lb.
• School Arizona State University
• High School Millikan High School (Long Beach, CA)
• Debut September 3, 1973
• Final Game May 29, 1984
• Born November 30, 1950 in Van Nuys, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Craig Swan led the National League in ERA in 1978, with a 2.43 ERA, including a 1.67 ERA at Shea Stadium. Despite the superlative pitching, he finished with just a 9-6 record on the year. Before his professional baseball career began, he threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 5 of the 1965 World Series at Dodger Stadium.

Notable Achievements

• 1975 Pitcher of the Year International League Tidewater Tides
• NL ERA Leader (1978)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1978 & 1979)

Related Sites

• Craig Swan at the SABR Bio Project