Ernie Sulik, baseball player, 1936-1936

Ernie Sulik

Born: 7/7/1910 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 5/31/1963 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-15 | Final Game: 1936-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Ernest Richard Sulik

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Biography

Ernie Sulik was a professional baseball player born in 1910, whose career spanned the 1936 season. Known for his versatility as a position player, Sulik made a significant impact during his brief time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 122 games, he recorded 116 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .287. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 36 RBIs, alongside 4 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to combine power with speed. Sulik played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, which shaped the playing style of many athletes during the 1930s. Although his time in the league was limited, his performance left an imprint on the teams he played for, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history for his contributions during a pivotal time in the sport. His career, though short-lived, highlighted the talent and competitiveness that characterized the Major Leagues in the 1930s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 404 69 116 14 4 6 36 4 40 22 0.287 0.353 0.386 0.739 -120.0

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.739 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — near 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
1936 PHI NL 122 404 69 116 14 4 6 36 4 40 22 0.287 .283 (+1%) .349 (+1%) .404 (-4%) .753 (-2%) -120.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 105 0 227 6 7 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 PHI OF 105 0 227 6 7 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 41
Center Field 65
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of San Francisco San Francisco CA 1929