Michael Schwimer #44

Michael Fredarick Schwimer ... 2004 graduate of St. Stephen's & St. Agnes High School (VA) ... 2008 graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in sociology and statistics ... Hobbies: Playing golf and working out ... Signed by: Paul Murphy.

2011

Was a non-roster invitee to Phillies spring training. ... Began the season with Lehigh Valley (AAA), where he was an International League All-Star. ... Finished 2nd on the team in wins (9). ... Led all IL relievers in SO/9.0 IP with 11.38 (86 SO/68.0 IP). ... Held opponents scoreless in 36 of his 47 appearances (77%). ... Named Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Week, 5/16-22. ... Had a season-best 11.2-inning scoreless streak (8 G), 5/27-6/17. ... Was 5-0, 6 SV, 7 SVO, 1.78 ERA (10 ER, 50.2 IP) in 34 games prior to the All-Star break. ... Opponents hit just .167 (12-72) with RISP against him and .128 (5-39) with RISP and 2 outs. ... Named Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Month for July (3-1, 4 SV, 1.15 ERA, 11 G). ... Had his contract selected on 8/17. ... Made his ML debut, 8/21 at WSH. ... Optioned to Lehigh Valley, 8/31 and was recalled on 9/2. ... Earned his 1st ML win, 9/15 vs FLA (gm 2). ... Held opponents to a .214 AVG (3-14) with RISP with the Phillies.

2010

Began season with Reading (AA) where he led the team in saves (11)...Named an Eastern League midseason All-Star...Allowed only 1 ER over his first 8 appearances of the season (9.2 IP, 0.93 ERA)...12 of his first 15 appearances were scoreless and had 25 SO in that span (19.1 IP)...Transferred to Lehigh Valley (AAA), 7/7...His first 7 triple-A appearances were scoreless (9.2 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 SO)...Held opponents to a .080 (2-25) avg with RISP for Lehigh Valley...Combined to go 2-2, 4 SV, 1.11 ERA (3 ER, 24.1 IP), 9 BB, 31 SO over his final 20 games of the season...Placed on the DL with a lower back strain on 8/24 and missed the remainder of the season...36 of his 48 combined relief appearances were scoreless...Averaged 11.40 SO/9.0 IP (76 SO, 60.0 IP) between both levels

2009

Began the season with Clearwater (A)...Finished 3rd in the Florida State League in saves (20) and 4th in games (48)...Named Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Week, 8/17-23...Did not allow a run in 15 of 16 appearances, 7/16-8/25 (0.42 ERA, 1 ER, 21.2 IP, 11 SV)...Posted a 1.34 ERA with 10 SV in 25 home games and a 4.78 ERA with 10 SV in 23 road games with Clearwater...Transferred to Reading, 8/31...Averaged 12.39 SO/9.0 IP (89 SO, 64.2 IP) combined between Clearwater and Reading

2008

Began his pro career with Williamsport (A)...Pitched 2.0 or more innings in 15 of his 22 appearances...Averaged 13.50 SO/9.0 IP (62 SO, 41.1 IP)...Had an 11.1-inning scoreless streak (5 G), 7/1-14...Struck out a season-high 8 batters in 3.1 IP, 7/6 vs Aberdeen...Went 0-1, 0.97 ERA (4 ER, 37.0 IP) over his final 19 relief appearances; was 0-1, 10.38 ERA (5 ER, 4.1 IP) in his first 3...Had a season-best 11.2-inning scoreless streak, 8/21-9/6...Participated in Florida Instructional League