George Suggs

Born: 7/7/1882 in Kinston, NC, USA

Died: 4/4/1949 in Kinston, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-21 | Final Game: 1915-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: George Franklin Suggs

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Biography

George Suggs was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1915. Born in 1882, Suggs established himself in an era marked by a transition in baseball, where the game was evolving from the deadball era toward a more offensive style. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 99 wins and 91 losses, showcasing his competitive nature and resilience on the mound. Suggs finished his career with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.11, which highlighted his effectiveness in limiting opposing hitters. Throughout his time in the league, Suggs recorded 588 strikeouts and notched 17 saves, demonstrating his ability to not only dominate batters but also come through in high-pressure situations. His pitching style combined finesse with a strategic approach, allowing him to adapt to the various challenges presented by hitters of his time. Suggs' contributions to the game were significant, as he played a key role in the development of pitching techniques that would influence future generations. He remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history, remembered for his skill and dedication on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
99	91	245	185	115	16	17	1652.0	1722	571	40	355	588	3.11	0

Career ERA 3.11 vs. league average 2.92 across their career seasons — 6.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1908	DET	AL	1	1	6	1	1	0	1	27.0	32	5	2	8	1.67	2.40 (+31%)	434.6
1909	DET	AL	1	3	9	4	2	0	1	44.3	34	10	10	18	2.03	2.55 (+20%)	-62.4
1910	CIN	NL	20	12	35	30	23	2	3	266.0	248	71	48	91	2.40	2.79 (+14%)	907.1
1911	CIN	NL	15	13	36	29	17	1	0	260.7	258	87	79	91	3.00	3.37 (+11%)	669.2
1912	CIN	NL	19	16	42	36	25	5	3	303.0	320	99	56	104	2.94	3.36 (+13%)	2112.0
1913	CIN	NL	8	15	36	22	9	2	2	199.0	220	89	35	73	4.03	3.07 (-31%)	959.4
1914	BLF	FL	24	14	46	38	26	6	4	319.3	322	103	57	132	2.90	2.93 (+1%)	3601.4
1915	BLF	FL	11	17	35	25	12	0	3	232.7	288	107	68	71	4.14	2.90 (-43%)	-3364.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
245	549	47	112	14	6	1	47	3	54	108	0.204	0.275	0.257	0.532	-1641.0

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.532 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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
1908	DET	AL	6	10	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	DET	AL	9	15	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	CIN	NL	35	85	7	14	2	2	0	6	0	11	15	0.165	.249 (-34%)	.317 (-18%)	.326 (-28%)	.644 (-23%)	-303.3
1911	CIN	NL	36	90	7	23	1	2	0	12	0	10	15	0.256	.266 (-4%)	.336 (-2%)	.356 (-13%)	.693 (-7%)	-102.3
1912	CIN	NL	42	106	10	17	2	0	1	11	0	9	26	0.160	.268 (-40%)	.335 (-33%)	.358 (-42%)	.694 (-38%)	-670.0
1913	CIN	NL	36	67	7	17	2	1	0	4	0	1	12	0.254	.259 (-2%)	.325 (-19%)	.345 (-9%)	.670 (-14%)	-172.7
1914	BLF	FL	46	99	10	21	4	0	0	8	3	15	19	0.212	.255 (-17%)	.322 (-2%)	.339 (-26%)	.661 (-14%)	-180.6
1915	BLF	FL	35	77	5	17	1	1	0	5	0	6	11	0.221	.250 (-12%)	.318 (-13%)	.332 (-22%)	.651 (-18%)	-212.2