| Position | Pitcher |
|---|---|
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
| Birth date | September 21, 1895 |
| Birth place | Philadelphia |
| Death date | February 5, 1975 (aged 79) |
| Death place | Philadelphia |
| Debutleague | MLB |
| Debutdate | September 25 |
| Debutyear | 1917 |
| Debutteam | New York Giants |
| Finalleague | MLB |
| Finaldate | September 25 |
| Finalyear | 1917 |
| Finalteam | New York Giants |
| Statleague | MLB |
| Stat1label | Games played |
| Stat1value | 1 |
| Stat2label | Earned run average |
| Stat2value | 6.00 |
| Stat3label | Strikeouts |
| Stat3value | 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 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
- ^ "Ad Swigler". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- ^ "Adam William Swigler (Doc) (1895–1975)". Penn Biographies. University of Pennsylvania University Archives and Records Center. Retrieved 26 March 2013.