Jack Sutthoff

Born: 6/29/1873 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 8/3/1942 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-09-15 | Final Game: 1905-08-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Gerhard Sutthoff

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Biography

Jack Sutthoff was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1898 to 1905, making a notable impact in the early years of Major League Baseball. Born in 1873, Sutthoff's career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, as baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Over his career, he compiled a record of 32-40, showcasing his resilience on the mound against the challenging competition of the time. Sutthoff finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.54 and recorded 198 strikeouts. While he did not register any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant in the context of the era. His ability to challenge hitters and manage games reflected the evolving strategies of pitching during the early 20th century. Though Sutthoff's career did not reach the heights of some of his contemporaries, his role as a pitcher during a formative time in baseball history remains noteworthy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
32	40	89	69	57	4	0	658.7	671	259	10	291	198	3.54	0

Career ERA 3.54 vs. league average 3.20 across their career seasons — 10.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1898	WAS	NL	0	0	2	1	0	0	8.3	16	12	8	3	12.96	—	0.0
1899	STL	NL	1	2	3	3	3	0	24.0	29	11	15	8	4.12	3.85 (-7%)	-
1901	CIN	NL	1	6	10	4	4	0	70.3	82	43	39	12	5.50	3.49 (-58%)	-2175.1
1903	CIN	NL	16	9	30	27	21	3	224.7	207	70	79	76	2.80	3.10 (+10%)	-2093.5
1904	CIN	NL	5	6	12	10	8	0	90.0	83	23	43	27	2.30	2.66 (+13%)	-1923.5
1904	PHI	NL	6	13	19	18	17	0	163.7	172	67	71	46	3.68	2.66 (-39%)	-3495.7
1905	PHI	NL	3	4	13	6	4	1	77.7	82	33	36	26	3.82	2.82 (-36%)	-1811.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
90	244	21	35	5	5	0	12	2	10	57	0.143	0.177	0.205	0.382	-879.8

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OBP .177 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career SLG .205 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.382 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1898	WAS	NL	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1899	STL	NL	3	10	1	1	0	1	2	0	0	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	CIN	NL	11	28	0	3	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.107	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	CIN	NL	30	84	11	12	3	2	7	1	2	26	0.143	.261 (-45%)	.316 (-49%)	.345 (-35%)	.662 (-41%)	-574.7
1904	CIN	NL	12	33	3	6	1	0	0	0	2	4	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	PHI	NL	19	61	5	10	0	2	2	1	2	16	0.164	.246 (-34%)	.300 (-37%)	.321 (-29%)	.622 (-33%)	0.0
1905	PHI	NL	13	25	1	2	1	0	0	0	3	6	0.080	—	—	—	—	0.0