Matt Swarmer

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128+2⁄3 innings. [3]

In 2019, Swarmer made 27 appearances (25 starts) for Iowa, posting a 10-11 record and 5.65 ERA with 137 strikeouts in 151.1 innings pitched. Swarmer did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [4] He pitched in 24 games (starting 20) for Triple-A Iowa in 2021, logging a 3-8 record and 4.79 ERA with 120 strikeouts in 112.2 innings of work. Swarmer returned to Iowa to open the 2022 season. [5]

On May 30, 2022, the Cubs selected Swarmer's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. [6] He made his MLB debut that day as the starting pitcher in game one of a doubleheader versus the Milwaukee Brewers. [7] He threw six innings and gave up four runs (only one earned) while striking out six batters in a 7-6 loss. [8] On June 5, Swarmer earned his first career win, tossing six innings of one-run ball against the St. Louis Cardinals. He also became the first Cubs rookie since Gene Lillard in 1939 to throw six-plus innings and allow one or fewer runs in each of his first two big-league games. [9]

On June 11, 2022, Swarmer tied a major-league record by allowing six solo home runs in a single game during an 8-0 loss to The Yankees. [10] Swarmer also became the first Cubs pitcher to allow six homers in a game since Tom Lee in 1884. Swarmer had previously set another franchise record in 2019 with the Iowa Cubs, allowing 36 home runs in his 27 outings. [11] He was designated for assignment by the Cubs on July 16. [12] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Iowa on July 21. [13] He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

Atlanta Braves

On February 25, 2023, Swarmer signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization. [14] In 19 games for the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers, he struggled to an 8.07 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 32+1⁄3 innings pitched. On July 27, Swarmer was released by Atlanta. [15]

Lancaster Barnstormers

On August 10, 2023, Swarmer signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [16] In 7 starts for Lancaster, he posted a 4–1 record and 3.69 ERA with 52 strikeouts across 39.0 innings of work. With Lancaster, Swarmer won the Atlantic League championship. [17] He became a free agent following the 2023 season.

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

On May 9, 2024, Swarmer signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. [18] In 3 games for the Algodoneros, he struggled to a 13.50 ERA with 3 strikeouts across 2+2⁄3 innings. On May 22, Swarmer was released by Unión Laguna. [19]

Lancaster Stormers (second stint)

On June 17, 2024, Swarmer signed with the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [20] In 16 starts 87.2 innings he went 5-4 with a 3.80 ERA and 99 strikeouts.

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  2. ↑ "Matt Swarmer Drafted by Chicago Cubs in 19th Round of MLB Draft". Kutztown University Athletics.
  3. ↑ "Cubs Name Matt Swarmer Minor League Pitcher Of The Year". MiLB.com. September 18, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  4. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
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  6. ↑ "Cubs' Matt Swarmer: Contract selected, starting Monday".
  7. ↑ "Cubs promoting Matt Swarmer for MLB debut in Brewers doubleheader".
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  9. ↑ "Cubs' Swarmer adds historic feat, 1st win to good debut". nbcsports.com. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Cubs' Matt Swarmer ties MLB record by allowing six solo home runs in loss to Yankees". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Cubs' Matt Swarmer allows six home runs vs. Yankees, setting franchise mark". chicago.suntimes.com. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  12. ↑ Zencka, TC (July 16, 2022). "Cubs Select Steven Brault, Designate Matt Swarmer For Assignment". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
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  15. ↑ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-07-27/p-1
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  17. ↑ "Lancaster Barnstormers clinch second consecutive Atlantic League Championship". local21news.com. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
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  19. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 21 y 22 de mayo de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  20. ↑ https://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=33927
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Matt Swarmer
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Swarmer with the Iowa Cubs in 2021
Lancaster Stormers – No. 15
Pitcher
Born: (1993-09-25) September 25, 1993 (age 31)
Mohnton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 30, 2022, for the Chicago Cubs