Pete Sunkett

Born: 3/28/1918 in Melfa, VA, USA

Died: 5/9/1993 in Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Golden Leroy Sunkett

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Biography

Pete Sunkett, born in 1918, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. With a career record of 5-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.2, Sunkett has made significant contributions to his team's pitching staff. He has recorded 37 strikeouts during his career, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters and generate swings and misses. While he has yet to record a save, his role as a reliable option out of the bullpen highlights his importance in close game situations. Playing in an era marked by evolving pitching strategies and heightened competition, Sunkett continues to adapt and refine his craft. His presence on the roster adds depth to the pitching rotation, and he remains a key figure as the game progresses. Sunkett's dedication to the sport and his ongoing career reflect the resilience and passion that characterize baseball, making him a noteworthy player in today's game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 3 18 7 2 1 0 79.7 78 46 1 35 37 5.20 0

Career ERA 5.20 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 45.2% 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
1943 PS NN2 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 3.3 4 6 3 1 16.20 — 0.0
1944 PS NN2 1 2 8 2 0 0 0 34.7 34 17 8 13 4.41 3.57 (-23%) 757.5
1945 PS NN2 3 1 8 4 2 1 0 41.7 40 23 24 23 4.97 3.67 (-35%) 14.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 80 11 16 2 2 0 8 0 3 2 0.200 0.229 0.275 0.504 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.504 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 25.8% 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
1943 PS NN2 18 38 8 10 2 1 0 6 0 1 1 0.263 — — — — 0.0
1944 PS NN2 10 18 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1945 PS NN2 11 24 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2B 8 6 11 28 2 0
OF 8 1 6 1 1 0
P 18 7 2 26 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 PS 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1943 PS 2B 8 6 11 28 2 0
1943 PS OF 3 0 1 0 1 0
1943 PS P 2 1 0 1 0 0
1944 PS OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1944 PS P 8 2 0 14 2 0
1945 PS OF 4 1 4 1 0 0
1945 PS P 8 4 2 11 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 18
First Base 1
Second Base 8
Left Field 5
Right Field 3