R. J. Swindle

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118+1⁄3, and in strikeouts, with 102. Swindle also tossed two complete games for Schaumburg at the age of 21. [6]

2006–07

Swindle started his 2006 season with the Flyers as a member of their starting rotation. After being signed by the New York Yankees organization in June, he posted an ERA of 0.61 in 21 appearances for Single-A Charleston, earning him a late-season promotion to Columbus. After beginning 2007 with the Newark Bears in the Atlantic League, [7] he split the remainder of the year between Lakewood and Clearwater in the Phillies' farm system, compiling a 2–2 record with a 2.25 ERA in 44 innings pitched, including 57 strikeouts and only 8  walks. [8]

2008

Swindle was first called up to the majors on July 2, 2008, to replace Clay Condrey in the Phillies' bullpen; [9] he took the roster spot vacated by Brett Myers. [10] As a reliever, he had a 1–1 record and a 2.19 ERA for Lehigh Valley, after posting a 1–0 record with an 0.54 ERA at Reading. [11] Swindle was sent back down on July 4 to open a roster spot for J. A. Happ without playing in a major league game, but returned to the majors on July 7 when Tom Gordon went on the disabled list. [12] He made his major league debut the same day, also his 25th birthday, against the New York Mets. He pitched three innings, allowing two runs, walking one and striking out three. [13] Batting for himself against Arizona on July 12, Swindle drove in Eric Bruntlett on a fielders' choice for his first major league RBI in his second career at-bat. [14] However, the Phillies optioned him back to Lehigh Valley the next day, July 13, in favor of Joe Bisenius. [15] He was recalled to the majors when the Phillies made the postseason and got his first career championship ring when the Phillies prevailed in the 2008 World Series.

2009

Swindle signed with the Milwaukee Brewers on November 25, 2008, for the 2009 season. [16]

On August 7, Swindle was designated for assignment by the Brewers, and was claimed by the Tampa Bay Rays. However, the Rays designated him for assignment the following day.

On August 12, 2009, Swindle was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Indians.

2011

He signed with the Tampa Bay Rays for the 2011 season, before opting out of his contract on July 20. [17]

2012

On December 21, 2011, he signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. He also received an invitation to spring training.

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R. J. Swindle
R. J. Swindle 2010.jpg
Swindle with the Tampa Bay Rays
Pitcher
Born: (1983-07-07) July 7, 1983 (age 39)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 7, 2008, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
August 4, 2009, for the Milwaukee Brewers
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