Suds Sutherland

Born: 2/20/1894 in Eugene, OR, USA

Died: 5/11/1972 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-14 | Final Game: 1921-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harvey Scott Sutherland

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Biography

Suds Sutherland was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1894, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career from 1921 to 1922. He played primarily for the Chicago White Sox, where he showcased his talents on the mound during a time when the league was transitioning into a more modern style of play following the deadball era. Sutherland's career record stood at 6-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.97, highlighting his capacity to contribute effectively to his team's pitching staff despite the challenges of the era. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Sutherland struck out 18 batters, demonstrating a level of skill that allowed him to compete at the highest level. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a starter and reliever was pivotal in several games, reflecting the evolving strategies of pitching utilized in the early 1920s. Despite the brevity of his career, Sutherland's contributions during an exciting period of baseball history remain noteworthy, as he was part of a generation of players that helped shape the future of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	2	13	8	3	0	0	58.0	80	32	1	18	18	4.97	0

Career ERA 4.97 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 23.5% 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
1921	DET	AL	6	2	13	8	3	0	0	58.0	80	32	18	18	4.97	4.02 (-23%)	469.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	27	4	11	1	0	0	7	0	1	4	0.407	0.448	0.444	0.893	0.0

Career AVG .407 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — +42.3% above league average.

Career OBP .448 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +30.1% above league average.

Career SLG .444 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.893 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — +20.7% above 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
1921	DET	AL	17	27	4	11	1	0	0	7	0	1	4	0.407	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	13	0	2	24	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	DET	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1921	DET	P	13	0	2	24	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13
Right Field	1