Don Schwall
Donald Bernard Schwall
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 6", Weight 200 lb.
- School Eastern Michigan University, University of Oklahoma
- High School Ypsilanti High School
- Debut May 21, 1961
- Final Game April 12, 1967
- Born March 2, 1936 in Wilkes-Barre, PA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Don Schwall is one of a small number of players to start a season in the minor leagues and still be named to the All-Star team. His best season was his rookie year, with the Boston Red Sox in 1961, when he finished 15-7 and won the American League's Rookie of the Year Award. Bill James has pointed out that his won-loss record was rather freakish, given that he walked 110 men in 178 2/3 innings (while only striking out 91), and that Dick Howser would have been a much better choice for the award. Indeed his only other success in later years came as a middle reliever for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1965 and 1966.
Notable Achievements[edit]
- 1961 AL Rookie of the Year Award
- 1961 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- AL All-Star (1961)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1961)
AL Rookie of the Year | ||
---|---|---|
1960 | 1961 | 1962 |
Ron Hansen | Don Schwall | Tom Tresh |
We're Social...for Statheads
Every Sports Reference Social Media Account
Site Last Updated:
Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction?
Subscribe to our Free Email Newsletter
Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE
Your All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database
Do you have a sports website? Or write about sports? We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Find out more.