Ad Swigler

Ad Swigler
Pitcher
Born: (1895-09-21)September 21, 1895
Philadelphia
Died: February 5, 1975(1975-02-05) (aged 79)
Philadelphia
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 25, 1917, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
September 25, 1917, for the New York Giants
MLB statistics
Game(s) 1
Earned run average 6.00
Strikeouts 4
Teams

Adam William "Ad" Swigler (September 21, 1895  February 5, 1975), nicknamed "Doc", was an American professional baseball pitcher. Swigler played for the New York Giants in the 1917 season.[1] In 1 career game, he had a 0-1 record, with a 6.00 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed. Due to an arm injury, he did not return to professional baseball, but did continue to play semi-professional ball.[2] He was an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.[2]

Swigler was born and died in Philadelphia.

University of Pennsylvania

Swigler received a baseball scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania.[2] While there, he lettered in baseball, track, football, and basketball.[2] After his professional baseball season, Swigler served as the Freshman baseball coach at Penn.

References

  1. "Ad Swigler". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Adam William Swigler (Doc) (1895–1975)". Penn Biographies. University of Pennsylvania University Archives and Records Center. Retrieved 26 March 2013.

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