Pete Suder

Born: 4/16/1916 in Aliquippa, PA, USA

Died: 11/14/2006 in Aliquippa, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-15 | Final Game: 1955-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Peter Suder

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Biography

Pete Suder, born in 1916, was a versatile position player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball between 1941 and 1955. Over the course of his career, Suder played in 1,421 games, amassing 1,268 hits, 49 home runs, and 541 RBIs, while posting a batting average of .249. Known for his steady presence on the field, he showcased not only his offensive capabilities but also his defensive skills, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for during the post-war era of baseball. Suder's playing style was characterized by his ability to get on base and his aptitude for situational hitting, which facilitated his 19 stolen bases throughout his career. He navigated the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during a transformative period, as the game was evolving in its approach and strategy. While he may not have been one of the most celebrated stars of his time, Suder’s resilience and consistency left a lasting impact, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history. He retired from the game on May 30, 1955, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and performance that continues to be remembered by baseball enthusiasts.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1421	5085	469	1268	210	44	49	541	19	288	456	0.249	0.290	0.337	0.627	-12493.6

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
1941	PHA	AL	139	531	45	130	20	9	4	52	1	19	47	0.245	.262 (-7%)	.332 (-19%)	.373 (-9%)	.705 (-14%)	-1649.8
1942	PHA	AL	128	476	46	122	20	4	4	54	4	24	39	0.256	.253 (+1%)	.323 (-9%)	.349 (-3%)	.672 (-6%)	-658.5
1943	PHA	AL	131	475	30	105	14	5	3	41	1	14	40	0.221	.255 (-14%)	.324 (-25%)	.346 (-16%)	.671 (-20%)	-2005.9
1946	PHA	AL	128	455	38	128	20	3	2	50	1	18	37	0.281	.256 (+10%)	.328 (-6%)	.358 (-2%)	.687 (-4%)	-482.0
1947	PHA	AL	145	528	45	127	28	4	5	60	0	35	44	0.241	.262 (-8%)	.336 (-14%)	.376 (-10%)	.712 (-12%)	-1420.9
1948	PHA	AL	148	519	64	125	23	5	7	60	1	60	60	0.241	.263 (-9%)	.340 (-6%)	.379 (-9%)	.719 (-7%)	-804.2
1949	PHA	AL	118	445	44	119	24	6	10	75	0	23	35	0.267	.262 (+2%)	.343 (-11%)	.384 (+8%)	.727 (-1%)	-293.1
1950	PHA	AL	77	248	34	61	10	0	8	35	2	23	31	0.246	.265 (-8%)	.346 (-10%)	.401 (-5%)	.747 (-7%)	-380.5
1951	PHA	AL	123	440	46	108	18	1	1	42	5	30	42	0.245	.260 (-6%)	.336 (-12%)	.385 (-23%)	.721 (-18%)	-1580.4
1952	PHA	AL	74	228	22	55	7	2	1	20	1	16	17	0.241	.252 (-5%)	.326 (-11%)	.369 (-18%)	.696 (-15%)	-617.2
1953	PHA	AL	115	454	44	130	11	3	4	35	3	17	35	0.286	.264 (+8%)	.335 (-7%)	.397 (-12%)	.733 (-10%)	-924.6
1954	PHA	AL	69	205	8	41	11	1	0	16	0	7	16	0.200	.261 (-23%)	.333 (-32%)	.390 (-32%)	.723 (-32%)	-1255.3
1955	KC1	AL	26	81	3	17	4	1	0	1	0	2	13	0.210	.258 (-19%)	.332 (-31%)	.393 (-28%)	.726 (-29%)	-421.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	0	53	4	1	3
2B	805	43	1879	2292	75	613
3B	395	18	464	788	48	87
OF	2	0	2	0	2	0
SS	203	1	399	539	44	100

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	PHA	3B	136	0	175	271	20	25
1941	PHA	SS	3	0	5	8	1	3
1942	PHA	2B	31	0	63	95	2	20
1942	PHA	3B	34	0	38	56	4	8
1942	PHA	SS	69	0	141	193	16	31
1943	PHA	2B	95	0	231	269	15	58
1943	PHA	3B	32	0	33	46	2	8
1943	PHA	SS	5	0	8	8	0	2
1946	PHA	1B	3	0	25	0	1	1
1946	PHA	2B	12	0	35	23	1	7
1946	PHA	3B	33	0	34	57	3	9
1946	PHA	OF	2	0	2	0	2	0
1946	PHA	SS	67	0	151	204	15	39
1947	PHA	2B	140	0	304	413	10	94
1947	PHA	3B	2	0	2	2	0	0
1947	PHA	SS	3	0	4	3	2	2
1948	PHA	2B	148	0	342	461	10	114
1949	PHA	2B	89	0	203	259	12	85
1949	PHA	3B	36	0	37	70	5	9
1949	PHA	SS	2	0	0	2	0	0
1950	PHA	1B	4	0	28	4	0	2
1950	PHA	2B	47	0	112	126	5	47
1950	PHA	3B	11	0	14	21	1	4
1950	PHA	SS	10	0	13	30	3	2
1951	PHA	2B	103	0	274	313	8	93
1951	PHA	3B	3	0	3	1	0	1
1951	PHA	SS	18	0	44	41	3	13
1952	PHA	2B	43	0	104	109	2	32
1952	PHA	3B	16	0	13	31	4	2
1952	PHA	SS	17	0	19	39	2	6
1953	PHA	2B	38	0	89	105	3	23
1953	PHA	3B	72	0	89	174	7	19
1953	PHA	SS	7	0	11	11	1	2
1954	PHA	2B	35	25	71	75	6	23
1954	PHA	3B	20	18	26	59	2	2
1954	PHA	SS	2	1	3	0	1	0
1955	KC1	2B	24	18	51	44	1	17