Charles Swanson

Toledo · #37 · P
HT/WT6'2", 200 lbs
BIRTHDATE12/13/1947 (22)
BAT/THRR/R
STATUS ● Active

1970 Season Stats

W-L

9-8

ERA

3.45

K

113

WHIP

1.26

News

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Swanson Razor-Sharp, Shuts Out Asheville

The Montgomery Rebels shut out the Asheville Tourists behind the 4-hit pitching of Charles Swanson, winning by the score of 4-0 at Paterson Field.

This season, Swanson has compiled a 4-5 mark with a 3.54 ERA.

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BNN · Jun 20, 1970
sMLB

Florida State League #1 Hurler is Swanson

The Pitcher of the Month has been picked and the Florida State League trophy went to Lakeland hurler Charles Swanson for his strong performance in April.

During the month, Swanson was impressive with a 1.02 ERA and 4 wins and no losses. In 35.1 innings he struck out 34 and gave up 19 hits and 13 walks.

BNN · May 1, 1970
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Swanson, on Top of His Game, Beats St. Petersburg, 1-0

Charles Swanson of the Lakeland Tigers was impressive in blanking the St. Petersburg Cardinals, 1-0, at Joker Marchant Stadium. He crafted a 2-hit shutout and chalked up 5 strikeouts with 2 walks in the contest.



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BNN · Apr 24, 1970
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Lakeland's Swanson Named FLOR's Top Player

It's official! Charles Swanson of the Lakeland Tigers today was honored as the league's #1 player. This week he beat out all other pitchers and position players to get the Player of the Week trophy.

Swanson put up some solid stats with 2 wins and no losses in 2 starts, 18 IP, 21 strikeouts and a 1.50 ERA.

BNN · Apr 20, 1970
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Swanson Muzzles Miami Bats

In a remarkable performance, Lakeland Tigers starter Charles Swanson beat the Miami Marlins, 3-0, in an impressive 3-hit shutout.

"My arm felt good, mechanics were good and my stuff was working," he said later. "It doesn't get any better than this."

The Tigers hurler finished with 11 strikeouts and 3 walks. He showed pinpoint control and a sharp fastball.

"It was a rough one for my guys," Miami manager <B.J. Pastorelli:coach#485> said, following the game. "We weren't at our best and their guy was."



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BNN · Apr 14, 1970