Guy Sularz

Born: 11/7/1955 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-02 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Guy Patrick Sularz

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Biography

Guy Sularz, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player during his career, which spanned from 1980 to 1983. He made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a utility infielder, participating in 108 games and showcasing his ability to contribute in various roles. Sularz recorded 45 hits over his career, which included a lone home run and a total of 12 runs batted in. He finished with a batting average of .218 and demonstrated some speed on the bases, accumulating 4 stolen bases. Sularz played during a transitional era in baseball, where the game was beginning to see a shift towards more specialized roles and an emphasis on power hitting. Although his offensive statistics may not have stood out, his adaptability and defensive skills provided valuable depth to the teams he played for. Sularz's career, although brief, reflects the journey of many players who contributed to their teams in less glamorous but equally important ways. His legacy is one of perseverance and the embodiment of the role player, essential for team dynamics in the competitive landscape of MLB during the early 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
108	206	21	45	4	1	1	12	4	23	23	0.218	0.297	0.262	0.560	-426.9

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.560 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 21.1% 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
1980	SFG	NL	25	65	3	16	1	1	0	3	1	9	6	0.246	.264 (-7%)	.326 (+2%)	.387 (-25%)	.714 (-12%)	-112.2
1981	SFG	NL	10	20	0	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	SFG	NL	63	101	15	23	3	0	1	7	3	9	11	0.228	.261 (-13%)	.324 (-10%)	.388 (-26%)	.712 (-19%)	-314.6
1983	SFG	NL	10	20	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	36	25	61	99	5	19
3B	24	13	9	35	0	1
SS	43	22	56	89	7	23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	SFN	2B	21	20	46	69	3	14
1980	SFN	3B	5	3	4	10	0	0
1981	SFN	2B	6	4	9	18	0	3
1981	SFN	3B	1	1	0	6	0	0
1982	SFN	2B	9	1	6	12	2	2
1982	SFN	3B	14	7	5	11	0	0
1982	SFN	SS	37	19	46	77	5	21
1983	SFN	3B	4	2	0	8	0	1
1983	SFN	SS	6	3	10	12	2	2