Darrell Sutherland, baseball player, 1964-1968

Darrell Sutherland

Born: 11/14/1941 in Glendale, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-06-28 | Final Game: 1968-04-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Darrell Wayne Sutherland

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Biography

Darrell Sutherland, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a notable career spanning from 1964 to 1968. Sutherland made his mark during an era that was transitioning into a more offensively oriented game, often characterized by a rise in batting averages and power hitting. He played in a league that was increasingly competitive, and his contributions on the mound were significant despite a relatively brief career. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Sutherland compiled a win-loss record of 5-4 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.78. He struck out a total of 50 batters and recorded one save, showcasing his ability to perform in critical situations. Sutherland's pitching style was indicative of the evolving strategies of the time, as he navigated the challenges of facing some of baseball's best hitters. Although his career was short-lived, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 4 62 6 0 0 1 122.3 131 65 11 58 50 4.78 0

Career ERA 4.78 vs. league average 3.40 across their career seasons — 40.8% 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
1964 NYN NL 0 3 10 4 0 0 0 26.7 32 23 12 9 7.76 3.58 (-117%) -276.1
1965 NYN NL 3 1 18 2 0 0 0 48.0 33 15 17 16 2.81 3.50 (+20%) -905.9
1966 NYN NL 2 0 31 0 0 0 1 44.3 60 24 25 23 4.87 3.52 (-38%) -1770.4
1968 CLE AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.3 6 3 4 2 8.10 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 21 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 0.238 0.238 0.333 0.571 0.0

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .238 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 15.3% 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
1964 NYN NL 10 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1965 NYN NL 18 13 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1966 NYN NL 31 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.667 — — — — 0.0
1968 CLE AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 62 6 12 37 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 NYN P 10 4 4 9 1 1
1965 NYN P 18 2 4 17 1 1
1966 NYN P 31 0 4 11 0 1
1968 CLE P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 62

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1961, 1962, 1963