Ed Sukla, baseball player, 1964-1966

Ed Sukla

Born: 3/3/1943 in Long Beach, CA, USA

Died: 9/24/2015 in Irvine, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-17 | Final Game: 1966-05-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward Anthony Sukla

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Biography

Ed Sukla, born in 1943, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1964 to 1966. Sukla made his debut during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game, contributing to the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-5 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.26. His ability to deliver critical late-game performances was highlighted by his four saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starting and relief pitcher. Throughout his time in the majors, Sukla was known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound. He struck out a total of 26 batters, demonstrating his capacity to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's efforts. While his career was relatively brief, Sukla's presence on the field during the mid-1960s left a mark in the annals of baseball history, as he navigated the challenges of pitching in an era that increasingly favored offense. After retiring from professional play, Sukla's contributions to the game continued to be remembered by those who followed his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 5 39 0 0 0 4 51.3 52 30 8 17 26 5.26 0

Career ERA 5.26 vs. league average 3.53 across their career seasons — 48.9% 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
1964 LAA AL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 2 2 1 3 6.75 — 0.0
1965 LAA AL 2 3 25 0 0 0 3 32.0 32 16 10 15 4.50 3.50 (-29%) -
1966 LAA AL 1 1 12 0 0 0 1 16.7 18 12 6 8 6.48 3.52 (-84%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1964 LAA AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1965 LAA AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1966 LAA AL 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 39 0 3 10 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 LAA P 2 0 1 0 0 0
1965 CAL P 25 0 2 9 0 1
1966 CAL P 12 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 39