George Susce, baseball player, 1929-1944

George Susce

Born: 8/13/1907 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 2/25/1986 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-23 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: George Cyril Methodius Susce

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Biography

George Susce, born in 1907, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1929 to 1944. Primarily known as a position player, Susce participated in 146 games over his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded 61 hits, achieving a batting average of .228, and contributed 2 home runs alongside 22 RBIs. Although his offensive numbers may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Susce's career unfolded during a dynamic period of the sport, which included the rise of powerful hitters and the slow transition away from the deadball era. Susce's playing style reflected the fundamentals of the game during the early to mid-20th century, emphasizing contact hitting and strategic base running, as evidenced by his single stolen base. While he may not have garnered the same accolades as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams during a time of significant change in baseball remain notable. After retiring in 1944, Susce's legacy continued through the stories of those who witnessed his grit and determination on the field, serving as a reminder of the many talented players who shaped the game during an era of growth and transformation.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 .000 0.250 .000 0.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1934 3.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 .000 0.333 .000 0.333
1946 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
146 268 23 61 11 1 2 22 1 25 21 0.228 0.301 0.299 0.599 -886.4

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 15.9% 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
1929 PHI NL 17 17 5 5 3 0 1 1 0 1 2 0.294 — — — — 0.0
1932 DET AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1939 PIT NL 31 75 8 17 3 1 1 4 0 12 5 0.227 .274 (-17%) .342 (-3%) .393 (-15%) .735 (-9%) -103.2
1940 SLA AL 61 113 6 24 4 0 0 13 1 9 9 0.212 .267 (-21%) .335 (-16%) .387 (-36%) .722 (-27%) -518.3
1941 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1942 CLE AL 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1943 CLE AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1944 CLE AL 29 61 3 14 1 0 0 4 0 2 5 0.230 .261 (-12%) .325 (-22%) .357 (-31%) .683 (-27%) -264.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 140 0 370 50 11 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 PHI C 11 0 9 0 1 0
1932 DET C 2 0 1 0 0 0
1939 PIT C 31 0 111 14 2 2
1940 SLA C 61 0 168 21 3 3
1941 CLE C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1942 CLE C 2 0 2 0 0 0
1943 CLE C 3 0 0 2 0 0
1944 CLE C 29 0 78 13 5 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 140

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Glenville State College Glenville WV 1926
St. Bonaventure University St. Bonaventure NY 1928