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New York Mets: Craig Swan and his forgotten 1978 ERA title

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 30: The cap and Wilson glove of David Wright #5 of the New York Mets sits on a dugout step during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on August 30, 2014 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

In 1978, New York Mets pitcher Craig Swan did the unexpected and won the National League ERA title.

Craig Swan spent all but two games of his Major League Baseball career with the New York Mets. First debuting in 1973, he remained with them through the 1984 season until his May release.