Ron Swoboda

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1966 Topps

Ronald Alan Swoboda (Rocky)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 205 lb.
• School University of Maryland
• Debut April 12, 1965
• Final Game September 30, 1973
• Born June 30, 1944 in Baltimore, MD USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Ron Swoboda played almost his entire major league career in New York, split between the Mets and the Yankees. He was briefly with the Montreal Expos also.

In the 1969 World Series he hit .400.

Although his lifetime batting average appears to be low, he played during the second dead-ball era when averages were typically low. He added lots of walks and some power, with 19 home runs as a rookie. Only twice did he get over 400 at-bats in a season.

After his playing days he became a sportscaster.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 1965 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
• Won a World Series with the New York Mets in 1969

[edit] Related Sites

• The Southpaw "Tommie Agee and Ron Swoboda: 1969 World Series Catches" (video)