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
- ^ "Ad Swigler". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Adam William Swigler (Doc) (1895–1975)". Penn Biographies. University of Pennsylvania University Archives and Records Center. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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