Steve Sundra, baseball player, 1936-1946

Steve Sundra

Born: 3/27/1910 in Luxor, PA, USA

Died: 3/23/1952 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-17 | Final Game: 1946-05-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Steven Richard Sundra

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Biography

Steve Sundra was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1946. Born in 1910, Sundra enjoyed a solid career, finishing with a record of 56-41 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. Over the course of his time in the big leagues, he amassed 214 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness both as a starter and in relief roles. Sundra's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, where the game was transitioning from the pre-war years into the post-World War II era, leading to shifts in playing styles and strategies. Sundra was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, often employing a blend of speed and control that kept hitters on their toes. His contributions to his teams helped solidify his reputation as a reliable pitcher in an era marked by the emergence of new pitching talents. While he may not have been a household name like some of his contemporaries, Sundra's presence in the league during a pivotal time in baseball history remains significant. His career reflects the dedication and skill of players who navigated the challenges of their time, contributing to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
56 41 168 99 47 4 2 859.3 944 398 50 321 214 4.17 0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
1936 NYY AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 0 2 1 0.00 — -
1938 NYY AL 6 4 25 8 3 0 0 93.7 107 50 43 33 4.80 4.35 (-11%) -
1939 NYY AL 11 1 24 11 8 1 0 120.7 110 37 56 27 2.76 4.28 (+36%) -
1940 NYY AL 4 6 27 8 2 0 2 99.3 121 61 42 26 5.53 4.21 (-31%) -
1941 WSN AL 9 13 28 23 11 0 0 168.3 203 99 61 50 5.29 3.94 (-34%) -
1942 WSN AL 1 3 6 4 2 0 0 33.7 43 21 15 5 5.61 3.57 (-57%) -
1942 SLA AL 8 3 20 13 6 0 0 110.7 122 47 29 26 3.82 3.57 (-7%) 1247.3
1943 SLA AL 15 11 32 29 13 3 0 208.0 212 75 66 44 3.25 3.50 (+7%) -1643.2
1944 SLA AL 2 0 3 3 2 0 0 19.0 15 3 4 1 1.42 3.57 (+60%) -149.8
1946 SLA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 9 5 3 1 11.25 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
168 302 33 63 13 1 2 22 0 20 92 0.209 0.258 0.278 0.536 -616.7

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.536 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 24.2% 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
1936 NYY AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 NYY AL 25 33 4 6 1 0 1 2 0 3 12 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1939 NYY AL 24 49 7 13 5 0 0 6 0 3 15 0.265 — — — — -79.2
1940 NYY AL 27 29 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 3 16 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1941 WSN AL 28 60 6 13 1 0 0 2 0 6 16 0.217 .262 (-17%) .332 (-13%) .373 (-37%) .705 (-26%) -245.2
1942 WSN AL 6 12 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1942 SLA AL 20 40 5 9 2 1 1 7 0 1 9 0.225 — — — — 0.0
1943 SLA AL 32 73 9 16 4 0 0 2 0 2 17 0.219 .255 (-14%) .324 (-26%) .346 (-21%) .671 (-23%) -292.2
1944 SLA AL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 SLA AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1939 WS NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 2.7 4 0 1 2 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1939 WS NYA 0 0 1 0 0 2.7 4 0 1 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 168 0 38 182 12 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 NYA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1938 NYA P 25 0 0 25 1 2
1939 NYA P 24 0 2 27 0 1
1940 NYA P 27 0 3 22 2 1
1941 WS1 P 28 0 12 29 3 0
1942 WS1 P 6 0 2 7 0 0
1942 SLA P 20 0 9 21 2 3
1943 SLA P 32 0 10 47 4 2
1944 SLA P 3 0 0 3 0 0
1946 SLA P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 168