Ed Swartwood

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Cyrus Edward Swartwood (January 12, 1859 - May 15, 1924) was a 19th century Major League Baseball outfielder/first baseman. He played for the Buffalo Bisons (1881), Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1882-1884), Brooklyn Grays (1885-1887), Toledo Maumees (1890), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1892). A native of Rockford, Illinois, he stood 5'11" and weighed 198 lbs.

In 1882 he led the American Association in runs (86), doubles (18), and total bases (159). He was the league batting champion in 1883 with a .357 average.

Swartwood finished in the league TOP TEN several times in many offensive categories, including batting average (three times), slugging percentage (three times), on base percentage (five times), and bases on balls (six times).

The best team he ever played for was the 1886 Grays, who had a record of 76-61 (.555) and finished third in the league, 16 games behind the St. Louis Browns.

Career totals for 724 games played include 861 hits, 14 home runs, 607 runs scored, and a batting average of .299.

Swartwood died at the age of 65 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.