Skip Jutze

Born: 5/28/1946 in Bayside, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-01 | Final Game: 1977-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Alfred Henry Jutze

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Biography

Skip Jutze, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1972 to 1977. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 254 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his versatility on the field, Jutze contributed to various teams, showcasing a playing style that emphasized solid defensive skills and the ability to put the ball in play. Throughout his career, Jutze recorded 141 hits and finished with a batting average of .215, accompanied by 3 home runs and 51 RBIs. He also managed to steal 1 base, demonstrating a blend of speed and agility. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite of his era, Jutze's dedication to the game and his role as a reliable team player left a lasting impression on those who followed his career. His tenure in baseball coincided with a transformative period in the sport, as teams began to explore more specialized roles and strategies on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
254	656	45	141	14	3	3	51	1	34	86	0.215	0.253	0.259	0.512	-3033.5

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.512 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 26.5% 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
1972	STL	NL	21	71	1	17	2	0	0	5	0	1	16	0.239	.243 (-2%)	.310 (-21%)	.353 (-24%)	.664 (-23%)	-264.8
1973	HOU	NL	90	278	18	62	6	0	0	18	0	19	37	0.223	.256 (-13%)	.325 (-16%)	.378 (-35%)	.703 (-26%)	-1310.9
1974	HOU	NL	8	13	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	HOU	NL	51	93	9	21	2	0	0	6	1	2	4	0.226	.257 (-12%)	.327 (-26%)	.374 (-34%)	.701 (-30%)	-482.2
1976	HOU	NL	42	92	7	14	2	3	0	6	0	4	16	0.152	.255 (-40%)	.320 (-42%)	.360 (-34%)	.681 (-38%)	-610.3
1977	SEA	AL	42	109	10	24	2	0	3	15	0	7	12	0.220	.264 (-17%)	.329 (-19%)	.401 (-20%)	.730 (-19%)	-365.2