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Name Team Age
Matt Swanson Retired (1985, Age 35) Died (2024, Age 74)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 21
(1974)
RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Barry Zito League 0 5 years (18 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D+ D+
Endurance Velocity Control
C- A-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D+ 0 10/12/1950
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 1 1
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1985-11-01Matt Swanson has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1984-08-10The Chicago Knuckle Sandwiches have promoted Matt Swanson to the major league team.
1984-07-06The Chicago Knuckle Sandwiches have promoted Mike McCarren to the major league team. The Chicago Knuckle Sandwiches have designated Matt Swanson for assignment.
1981-03-31The Chicago Knuckle Sandwiches have promoted Charlie Sipek to the major league team. The Chicago Knuckle Sandwiches have promoted Matt Swanson to the major league team.
1980-07-27The Chicago Knuckle Sandwiches have promoted Tyson Ferrer to the major league team. The Chicago Knuckle Sandwiches have designated Matt Swanson for assignment.
1980-06-08The Chicago Knuckle Sandwiches have promoted Matt Swanson to the major league team. The Chicago Knuckle Sandwiches have designated Cecil Olander for assignment.
1980-03-30Matt Swanson has signed with the Chicago Knuckle Sandwiches for $0.5M per year for 5 years.
1975-03-31The St. Louis Writers have waived Matt Swanson.
1974-03-28The St. Louis Writers have promoted Matt Swanson to the major league team.