Andrew Susac, baseball player, 2014-2020

Andrew Susac

Born: 3/22/1990 in Roseville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-05-22 | Final Game: 2020-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Andrew John Susac

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Biography

Andrew Susac was a professional baseball player born in 1990, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2014 until his retirement in 2020. Known for his solid defensive skills and versatility behind the plate, Susac made a notable impact during his tenure in the league. He appeared in 114 games, accumulating a total of 61 hits, including 7 home runs and 35 RBIs, while finishing his career with a batting average of .219. Susac’s career unfolded during a time when Major League Baseball was witnessing significant changes in player dynamics and statistics, with teams increasingly valuing power hitters and advanced analytics. Despite not being a prolific offensive player, his contributions as a backup catcher were appreciated, particularly for his game-calling abilities and defensive prowess. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Andrew Susac's journey through the majors reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many players in the competitive environment of professional baseball. He played his final game on September 27, 2020, concluding a career that showcased his dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
114 278 31 61 17 2 7 35 0 25 94 0.219 0.286 0.371 0.657 -0.6

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
2014 SFG NL 35 88 13 24 8 0 3 19 0 7 28 0.273 .251 (+9%) .313 (+4%) .386 (+21%) .700 (+13%) 175.2
2015 SFG NL 52 133 14 29 7 2 3 14 0 14 43 0.218 .254 (-14%) .316 (-6%) .404 (-9%) .721 (-8%) -175.8
2016 MIL NL 9 17 3 4 1 0 1 2 0 2 5 0.235 — — — — 0.0
2017 MIL NL 8 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.083 — — — — 0.0
2018 BAL AL 9 26 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 0.115 — — — — 0.0
2020 PIT NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 NLCS SFN 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2014 NLDS1 SFN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2014 WS SFN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 85 67 470 45 5 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 SFN C 29 20 160 20 0 1
2015 SFN C 40 33 222 18 4 3
2016 MIL C 6 4 28 3 1 1
2017 MIL C 2 2 7 0 0 0
2018 BAL C 7 7 48 4 0 0
2020 PIT C 1 1 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 85