Don Gutteridge, baseball player, 1936-1948

Don Gutteridge

Born: 6/19/1912 in Pittsburg, KS, USA

Died: 9/7/2008 in Pittsburg, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-07 | Final Game: 1948-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Donald Joseph Gutteridge

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Biography

Don Gutteridge was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1948. Born in 1912, Gutteridge played during a pivotal time in baseball history, navigating the challenges of the pre-war years and the immediate post-war era. Over his career, he participated in 1,151 games, recording 1,075 hits, 39 home runs, and 391 RBIs, with a batting average of .256. Known for his speed on the bases, he accumulated 95 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not just with his bat but also through his agility. Gutteridge's playing style was characterized by his adaptability, allowing him to take on various positions throughout his career. He spent time with several teams, contributing to their successes with both offensive and defensive skills. His career unfolded in an era that was transitioning from the deadball style to a more power-focused game, and although he didn't achieve the long-ball prowess of some of his contemporaries, his consistent hitting and base running made him a valuable asset. Gutteridge's contributions to the game were significant, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history for his dedication and performance on the field.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
29.0 27.0 6.0 7.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 0 2.0 0.259 0.310 0.556 0.866

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1933 5.0 5.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.600 0.600 1.200 1.800
1937 24.0 22.0 4.0 4.0 0 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 0 2.0 0.182 0.250 0.409 0.659

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1151 4202 586 1075 200 64 39 391 95 309 444 0.256 0.308 0.362 0.669 -4786.8

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1936 STL NL 23 91 13 29 3 4 3 16 3 1 14 0.319 .283 (+12%) .349 (-7%) .404 (+33%) .753 (+15%) 164.9
1937 STL NL 119 447 66 121 26 10 7 61 12 25 66 0.271 .276 (-2%) .342 (-9%) .398 (+6%) .740 (-1%) -298.1
1938 STL NL 142 552 61 141 21 15 9 64 14 29 49 0.255 .272 (-6%) .341 (-14%) .392 (+1%) .734 (-6%) -968.2
1939 STL NL 148 524 71 141 27 4 7 54 5 27 70 0.269 .274 (-2%) .342 (-10%) .393 (-4%) .735 (-7%) -871.0
1940 STL NL 69 108 19 29 5 0 3 14 3 5 15 0.269 .267 (avg) .335 (-10%) .387 (+3%) .722 (-3%) -90.9
1942 SLA AL 147 616 90 157 27 11 1 50 16 59 54 0.255 .253 (+1%) .323 (-1%) .349 (-3%) .672 (-2%) -301.8
1943 SLA AL 132 538 77 147 35 6 1 36 10 50 46 0.273 .255 (+7%) .324 (+3%) .346 (+6%) .671 (+4%) 383.9
1944 SLA AL 148 603 89 148 27 11 3 36 20 51 63 0.245 .261 (-6%) .325 (-7%) .357 (-4%) .683 (-5%) -759.4
1945 SLA AL 143 543 72 129 24 3 2 49 9 43 46 0.238 .260 (-9%) .328 (-10%) .354 (-14%) .683 (-12%) -1355.6
1946 BOS AL 22 47 8 11 3 0 1 6 0 2 7 0.234 — — — — 0.0
1947 BOS AL 54 131 20 22 2 0 2 5 3 17 13 0.168 .262 (-36%) .336 (-22%) .376 (-39%) .712 (-31%) -690.6
1948 PIT NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 26 2 5 1 0 0 1 3 5 0.192

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 WS BOS 3 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.400
1944 WS SLA 6 21 1 3 1 0 0 0 3 5 0.143

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 580 0 1453 1575 113 330
3B 412 0 437 644 62 68
OF 14 0 23 0 1 0
SS 78 0 162 213 33 41

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 SLN 3B 23 0 25 34 2 3
1937 SLN 3B 105 0 133 176 7 18
1937 SLN SS 8 0 12 16 2 2
1938 SLN 3B 73 0 94 148 14 17
1938 SLN SS 68 0 150 196 31 39
1939 SLN 3B 143 0 136 203 24 24
1939 SLN SS 2 0 0 1 0 0
1940 SLN 3B 39 0 24 33 8 3
1942 SLA 2B 145 0 377 454 23 94
1942 SLA 3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
1943 SLA 2B 132 0 328 331 29 64
1944 SLA 2B 146 0 368 407 35 95
1945 SLA 2B 128 0 334 334 21 66
1945 SLA OF 14 0 23 0 1 0
1946 BOS 2B 9 0 8 12 0 3
1946 BOS 3B 8 0 7 13 4 0
1947 BOS 2B 20 0 38 37 5 8
1947 BOS 3B 19 0 18 36 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 580
Third Base 412
Shortstop 78
Left Field 14

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1944 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 7.0 336 0
1943 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 13.0 336 0
1942 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 12.0 336 0