Position: Catcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-11, 180lb (180cm, 81kg)
Born: March 6, 1915 in Salina, KS us
Died: October 17, 1966 in Detroit, MI
Buried: Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina, KS
Debut:
April 16, 1940
(Age 25-041d,
8,853rd in major league history)
vs. DET 4 AB, 3 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 27, 1953
(Age 38-205d)
vs. CLE 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1940 season
Full Name: Robert Virgil Swift
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Career
-2.6
2750
635
14
.231
212
238
10
.313
.280
.592
61
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