Anthony Ray Swarzak (twitter: @ASwarzak51)

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 4", Weight: 210 lb.

Born: September 10, 1985 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
High School: Nova HS (Davie, FL)
Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 2nd round of the 2004 amateur draft.
Signed June 21, 2004. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 23, 2009 (Age 23)   vs. MIL 7.0 IP, 5 H, 3 SO, 2 BB, 0 ER, W
Team: Twins 2009-2013
2013 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible, 1 yr/$503k (13) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 2.038, Arb Eligible: 2014, Free Agent: 2017 [*], Agents: Jet Sports Management [*]
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• 10/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Anthony Swarzak to start TuesdayMinnesota Twins SP Anthony Swarzak will start against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, Oct. 2....[+] Minnesota Twins SP Anthony Swarzak will start against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, Oct. 2.

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• 4/19 YankeeAnalysts.com: Game Thirteen: Phil’s Phirst Win?: Its the final game of the Yankee v. Twin home series tonight. On the mound for the Twins is Anthony Swarzak, who you can read...
• 4/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Anthony Swarzak roughed up in start: Minnesota Twins SP Anthony Swarzak allowed six runs on eight hits in 2 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees Thursday, April...[+] 19, to suffer his third loss of the season. He struck out three batters and walked one in the game.
• 4/19 YankeeAnalysts.com: PITCHF/x Scouting Report: Anthony Swarzak: The Yankees will face Twins right handed pitcher Anthony Swarzak tonight in the final game of the four game series. The 26 year...
• 4/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Nick Blackburn expected to make next start: Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn (shoulder) is expected to make his next scheduled start after an MRI on his shoulder did not...[+] show any damage. The team will be cautious with Blackburn leading up to his start. If he is not able to pitch, P Anthony Swarzak could take his place.
• 4/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Nick Blackburn to throw Wednesday: Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn (shoulder) will play catch Wednesday, April 18, and then will throw off a mound Friday, April...[+] 20, if all goes well. SP Anthony Swarzak will fill in for Blackburn in the series finale against the New York Yankees.
• 4/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Nick Blackburn to miss a start: Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn (shoulder) will miss at least one start with a shoulder cramp. SPs Anthony Swarzak and Liam...[+] Hendriks will both remain in the rotation for the time being.
• 4/16 YankeeAnalysts.com: Series Preview: Yankees vs. Twins: Ah, the Twins. The Yankees’ favorite whipping boys. Including the 2009 and 2010 ALDS matchups between the two teams, the...
• 4/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Liam Hendriks released from hospital: Minnesota Twins SP Liam Hendriks (illness) was released from the hospital Monday, April 9, after dealing with food poisoning over...[+] the weekend. It's unclear if Hendriks will be able to join the rotation. SP Anthony Swarzak is scheduled to start again in his place Thursday, April 12.
• 4/9 Roto Think Tank: A.L. FAAB Log: April 9, 2012: Welcome back to the FAAB logs. For new readers, this is a review of the FAAB results in a 12-team, A.L.-only home league with...
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• 4/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Anthony Swarzak pitches well in emergency start: Minnesota Twins SP Anthony Swarzak allowed one earned run, four hits and two walks over five innings in a loss Sunday, April 8,...[+] against the Baltimore Orioles. Swarzak was making the start in place of SP Liam Hendriks (illness), who was hospitalized over the weekend due to food poisoning.
• 4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Anthony Swarzak to start Sunday: Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said SP Anthony Swarzak will start against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, April 8, because...[+] SP Liam Hendriks (illness) is in the hospital due to food poisoning.

• 2/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Anthony Swarzak might see bigger role: Minnesota Twins RP Anthony Swarzak might see a bigger role in the back-end of the bullpen following the season-ending injury to...[+] RP Joel Zumaya (elbow). Swarzak is putting in extra time on the mound trying to get ready. 'For me, I only know how to prepare as a starter,' Swarzak said. 'That's all I've ever done is start, so I prepare myself to be able to throw 100 pitches a game.'

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• 11/25 Puckett's Pond: What is Anthony Swarzak’s Role?: When Francisco Liriano had shoulder trouble late last May, Anthony Swarzak stepped in to make a couple of starts for him. When...

• 10/7 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Minnesota Twins: The Twins need to add pitching and stabilize their offense this winter if they are to rebound from an awful 2011. Guaranteed...

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• 6/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Anthony Swarzak set to start Thursday: Minnesota Twins SP Anthony Swarzak, who took a no-itter into the eighth inning Saturday, May 28, in place of the injured SP Francisco...[+] Liriano (shoulder), will make another start Thursday, June 2, against the Kansas City Royals.

• 5/31 Roto Think Tank: A.L. FAAB Log: May 30, 2011: Russ Branyan $19. Other bids: $15, $14, $8, $7, $7.We all know the deal with Branyan by now. He's either going to disappoint...
• 5/29 B-R Blog: Low-Hit Game in Minnesota Saturday: Swarzak vs. Weaver: Last night in Minneapolis: Twins RHP Anthony Swarzak did not allow a hit until Peter Bourjos doubled with 1 out in the 8th inning....
• 5/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Anthony Swarzak carry no-hitter into eighth: Minnesota Twins SP Anthony Swarzak, filling in for the injured SP Francisco Liriano (shoulder), carried a no-hitter into the eighth...[+] inning Saturday, May 28, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in a no-decision. He also walked two batters and struck out four in the 105-pitch quality start. 'The kid just threw unbelieveable. We were concerned how (many) pitches he was going to go, but I can promise you, if he had a no-hitter he wasn't coming out,' manager Ron Gardenhire said.
• 5/28 Baseball Musings: No-No in Minnesota: Anthony Swarzak just finished his seventh inning of work, and he’s pitching a no-hitter for the Twins against the Angels....
• 5/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Francisco Liriano scratched from Saturday's start: Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano (shoulder) has been scratched from his scheduled start Saturday, May 28, against the Los...[+] Angeles Angels of Anaheim due to a sore shoulder. SP Anthony Swarzak will make the start in his place.
• 5/24 MLB Dirt: Boxscore: Game 47: One game from being .500. Last time we were here we subsequently went on a week+ losing streak. But, the other side of the coin...
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Jim Hoey optioned, Jose Mijares to DL: The Minnesota Twins optioned RP Jim Hoey to Triple-A Rochester Sunday, May 15, and RP Jose Mijares (elbow) was placed on the 15-day...[+] disabled list. RPs Phil Dumatrait and Anthony Swarzak were recalled to take their place.
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• 4/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Two pitchers trade places: The Minnesota Twins optioned RP Eric Hacker and recalled SP Anthony Swarzak from Triple-A Rochester Wednesday, April 27. Swarzak...[+] is set to start the second game of a doubleheader Thursday, April 28.
• 4/28 The Process Report: Twins Promote Anthony Swarzak and Rene Tosoni: After using Eric Hacker in relief last night, the Twins will call upon Anthony Swarzak to start the second game of today’s doubleheader....

• 3/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | 14 cut: The Minnesota Twins optioned SP David Bromberg, SP Eric Hacker, RP Anthony Swarzak and OF Rene Tosoni to Triple-A; SP Deolis Guerra,...[+] 1B Chris Parmelee and OF Joe Benson to Double-A and reassigned P Yorman Bazardo, SP Kyle Gibson, C Jair Fernandez, C Chris Herrmann, SS Ray Chang, IF Brian Dozier and 1B Justin Huber to minor league camp, MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports.

• 2/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | 21 players agree to terms: The Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms with Ps David Bromberg, Alex Burnett, Scott Diamond, Brian Duensing, Deolis Guerra, Eric...[+] Hacker, Jim Hoey, Dusty Hughes, Jeff Manship, Jose Mijares, Anthony Slama and Anthony Swarzak, C Drew Butera, IFs Luke Hughes, Chris Parmelee, Trevor Plouffe, Matt Tolbert and Danny Valencia and OFs Joe Benson, Ben Revere and Rene Tosoni on one-year contracts, according to USAToday.com.
• 2/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Anthony Swarzak drops weightMinnesota Twins SP Anthony Swarzak has lost 30 pounds, the Minneapolis Star Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III reports....[+] Minnesota Twins SP Anthony Swarzak has lost 30 pounds, the Minneapolis Star Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III reports.