Mule Suttles, baseball player, 188 home runs, Final season: 1948

Mule Suttles

⭐ Hall of Fame 2006

Born: 3/31/1901 in Blocton, AL, USA

Died: 7/9/1966 in Newark, NJ, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: George Suttles

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Biography

Mule Suttles was a prominent figure in early 20th-century baseball, recognized for his contributions to the game during a transformative era. Born in 1901, Suttles played as a position player until his retirement on May 9, 1948. His career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, as the sport began to integrate and expand its reach across the United States. Although Suttles's official statistics show no recorded games, hits, home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases, his legacy extends far beyond traditional metrics. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006, Suttles was celebrated for his exceptional talent and impact on the game. He played primarily in the Negro Leagues, where he was known for his powerful hitting and dynamic presence on the field. His inclusion in the Hall of Fame reflects his influence as a player who helped pave the way for future generations, highlighting the importance of the Negro Leagues in the history of baseball. Suttles's story is a testament to the rich tapestry of baseball history and the enduring legacy of its players.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1386.0 1221.0 296.0 444.0 61.0 22.0 112.0 255.0 154.0 24.0 21.0 0.364 0.435 0.725 1.160

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 13.0 8.0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1928 35.0 32.0 3.0 11.0 1.0 1.0 0 7.0 2.0 0 1.0 0.344 0.382 0.438 0.820
1929 21.0 20.0 6.0 12.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 0 0 0 0.600 0.600 1.150 1.750
1930 80.0 65.0 18.0 23.0 6.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 13.0 0 5.0 0.354 0.468 0.692 1.160
1931 18.0 18.0 4.0 7.0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.389 0.389 0.667 1.056
1932 12.0 11.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1.0 0 2.0 0 0.091 0.083 0.091 0.174
1933 47.0 45.0 10.0 14.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0 0.311 0.340 0.622 0.962
1934 67.0 58.0 16.0 21.0 2.0 1.0 6.0 10.0 9.0 5.0 1.0 0.362 0.448 0.741 1.189
1935 28.0 24.0 11.0 10.0 0 0 6.0 11.0 4.0 1.0 0 0.417 0.500 1.167 1.667
1936 223.0 201.0 45.0 74.0 12.0 2.0 19.0 26.0 20.0 2.0 3.0 0.368 0.425 0.731 1.156
1937 178.0 155.0 44.0 62.0 9.0 2.0 21.0 55.0 23.0 1.0 2.0 0.400 0.478 0.890 1.368
1938 154.0 133.0 28.0 44.0 2.0 2.0 11.0 38.0 19.0 2.0 1.0 0.331 0.414 0.624 1.038
1939 207.0 187.0 47.0 72.0 10.0 3.0 23.0 45.0 19.0 2.0 1.0 0.385 0.440 0.840 1.280
1940 170.0 142.0 37.0 46.0 9.0 1.0 9.0 26.0 27.0 7.0 3.0 0.324 0.435 0.592 1.027
1941 85.0 77.0 13.0 28.0 1.0 2.0 4.0 13.0 8.0 0 3.0 0.364 0.424 0.584 1.008
1942 12.0 12.0 2.0 5.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0.417 0.417 0.500 0.917
1943 13.0 11.0 3.0 4.0 2.0 0 1.0 4.0 2.0 0 0 0.364 0.462 0.818 1.280
1944 35.0 29.0 9.0 10.0 1.0 1.0 3.0 9.0 6.0 1.0 0 0.345 0.457 0.759 1.216
1948 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
1936 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 7.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1938 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 4.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1943 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 5 0 0 0 0 16.0 29 12 0 6 6 6.75 0

Career ERA 6.75 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 63.3% 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
1925 BBB NNL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.7 11 8 1 1 19.64 — 0.0
1932 WAP EWL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6.7 10 1 2 1 1.35 — 0.0
1933 CAG NN2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 1 2 9.00 — 0.0
1936 NE NN2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.7 4 2 1 1 6.75 — 0.0
1943 NE NN2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 0 1 1 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
972 3448 763 1168 229 81 188 930 92 389 24 0.339 0.409 0.616 1.025 23090.9

Career AVG .339 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +22.6% above league average.

Career OBP .409 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.

Career SLG .616 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +58.0% above league average.

Career OPS 1.025 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — +40.3% 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
1923 BBB IND 37 138 23 40 6 3 1 16 6 6 0 0.290 .282 (+2%) .344 (-7%) .390 (+2%) .734 (-2%) -96.0
1924 BBB NNL 81 282 43 88 22 3 3 50 3 15 1 0.312 .283 (+10%) .345 (+3%) .389 (+14%) .734 (+9%) 401.5
1925 BBB NNL 68 242 45 80 6 5 10 59 5 30 0 0.331 .288 (+15%) .349 (+16%) .407 (+28%) .756 (+22%) 1045.9
1926 SLS NNL 89 358 90 152 28 19 32 130 15 31 3 0.425 .279 (+52%) .345 (+36%) .390 (+125%) .735 (+83%) 5336.6
1927 SLS NNL 36 98 31 44 9 4 9 37 1 18 0 0.449 .282 (+59%) .344 (+55%) .392 (+129%) .736 (+94%) 1622.8
1928 SLS NNL 76 301 72 108 17 12 21 75 6 23 0 0.359 .280 (+28%) .342 (+19%) .395 (+78%) .737 (+51%) 2631.7
1929 SLS NNL 95 359 80 126 29 7 20 109 9 34 3 0.351 .289 (+21%) .353 (+16%) .415 (+53%) .769 (+36%) 2466.1
1929 CAG NNL 4 13 2 3 2 0 0 2 0 3 1 0.231 — — — — 2466.1
1930 BBS IND 13 46 12 17 5 0 4 15 1 3 0 0.370 — — — — 391.7
1930 SLS NNL 47 167 59 69 14 7 13 65 13 32 4 0.413 .293 (+41%) .354 (+46%) .429 (+89%) .784 (+70%) 391.7
1931 SLS NNL 34 121 35 36 11 4 7 36 4 23 0 0.298 .276 (+8%) .338 (+24%) .388 (+62%) .726 (+44%) 930.8
1932 DW EWL 27 97 13 28 11 0 1 22 0 15 1 0.289 .275 (+5%) .335 (+14%) .391 (+11%) .726 (+12%) 233.4
1932 WAP EWL 28 92 18 30 11 3 3 26 5 15 4 0.326 .275 (+19%) .335 (+29%) .391 (+56%) .726 (+43%) 233.4
1933 CAG NN2 41 157 29 39 8 1 7 34 5 16 0 0.248 .270 (-8%) .329 (-4%) .377 (+18%) .707 (+8%) 187.9
1934 CAG NN2 39 147 20 45 4 3 4 30 2 13 1 0.306 .278 (+10%) .340 (+7%) .392 (+16%) .733 (+12%) 284.5
1935 CAG NN2 43 142 29 40 9 0 9 37 5 24 1 0.282 .279 (+1%) .342 (+12%) .399 (+34%) .742 (+24%) 635.5
1936 NE NN2 28 99 29 40 7 0 12 36 3 10 0 0.404 .283 (+42%) .349 (+33%) .404 (+107%) .753 (+73%) 1230.1
1937 NE NN2 30 107 24 34 4 3 7 32 0 14 0 0.318 .276 (+15%) .342 (+16%) .398 (+53%) .740 (+36%) 640.5
1938 NE NN2 27 86 18 25 3 0 6 22 0 10 0 0.291 .272 (+7%) .341 (+7%) .392 (+36%) .734 (+22%) 323.5
1939 NE NN2 39 139 38 51 10 3 9 37 3 20 0 0.367 .274 (+34%) .342 (+32%) .393 (+72%) .735 (+53%) 1295.3
1940 NE NN2 39 134 30 37 8 1 5 32 3 23 4 0.276 .267 (+3%) .335 (+16%) .387 (+19%) .722 (+18%) 474.1
1941 NBY NN2 23 74 11 21 2 2 2 14 2 5 1 0.284 .262 (+8%) .332 (-1%) .373 (+20%) .705 (+10%) 92.1
1942 NE NN2 7 12 2 5 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0.417 — — — — 0.0
1943 NE NN2 8 13 3 4 2 0 1 5 0 2 0 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1944 NE NN2 13 24 7 6 0 1 2 6 0 4 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
24 83 11 25 4 2 5 19 12 6 0.301

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1939 NLP1 NE 4 15 3 4 1 0 3 5 0 0 0.267
1934 NLC CAG 6 18 0 5 1 0 0 1 3 4 0.278
1930 NNC SLS 7 23 5 7 0 1 2 5 7 0 0.304
1928 NNC SLS 7 27 3 9 2 1 0 8 2 2 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 594 496 4998 221 105 319
2B 23 15 36 45 14 8
3B 14 8 5 8 5 0
OF 359 327 510 45 32 9
P 5 0 1 7 1 0
SS 4 1 2 0 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 BBB 2B 2 0 2 1 1 0
1923 BBB OF 37 37 73 10 5 1
1924 BBB 3B 2 2 1 1 2 0
1924 BBB OF 80 75 123 11 8 2
1925 BBB 1B 61 1 7 0 0 0
1925 BBB 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 BBB OF 7 0 0 0 0 0
1925 BBB P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1926 SLS 1B 55 53 584 19 13 56
1926 SLS 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1926 SLS OF 38 35 45 9 0 3
1927 SLS 1B 16 4 81 1 1 6
1927 SLS 2B 1 1 3 3 1 1
1927 SLS OF 22 20 16 1 2 0
1928 SLS 1B 75 73 843 29 14 46
1928 SLS OF 1 1 4 0 0 0
1929 SLS 1B 92 91 912 37 20 66
1929 SLS 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1929 SLS 3B 5 3 2 4 2 0
1929 CAG 1B 2 2 10 1 0 0
1929 CAG OF 3 2 6 0 0 0
1930 BBS 1B 12 12 99 9 2 11
1930 BBS OF 1 1 2 0 1 0
1930 SLS 1B 10 10 100 5 3 10
1930 SLS 2B 6 4 7 16 5 2
1930 SLS 3B 5 2 2 3 0 0
1930 SLS OF 31 31 46 4 2 0
1930 SLS SS 2 0 0 0 0 0
1931 SLS 1B 3 2 21 2 0 3
1931 SLS 3B 1 1 0 0 1 0
1931 SLS OF 30 30 45 2 4 1
1931 SLS SS 1 1 2 0 0 1
1932 DW 1B 26 26 262 11 4 11
1932 DW 2B 1 0 1 0 2 0
1932 WAP 1B 26 26 206 9 8 11
1932 WAP OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1932 WAP P 1 0 1 4 0 0
1933 CAG 1B 36 36 328 19 10 16
1933 CAG 2B 6 5 9 15 1 3
1933 CAG P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1933 CAG SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1934 CAG 1B 38 38 383 22 8 22
1934 CAG OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1935 CAG 1B 3 1 24 0 0 3
1935 CAG 2B 4 4 11 10 3 2
1935 CAG OF 33 33 57 3 5 1
1936 NE 1B 27 25 208 12 4 14
1936 NE 2B 1 1 3 0 1 0
1936 NE OF 2 2 4 1 0 0
1936 NE P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1937 NE 1B 19 19 169 11 3 10
1937 NE OF 10 10 10 2 1 1
1938 NE 1B 27 21 217 10 8 11
1938 NE OF 4 2 2 0 0 0
1939 NE 1B 37 37 367 17 4 15
1939 NE OF 3 2 5 1 0 0
1940 NE 1B 8 7 63 4 0 2
1940 NE OF 34 31 43 0 1 0
1941 NBY 1B 9 8 57 2 1 3
1941 NBY OF 16 10 23 1 1 0
1942 NE 1B 4 2 22 1 0 0
1943 NE 1B 3 1 6 0 2 0
1943 NE OF 1 1 0 0 1 0
1943 NE P 1 0 0 2 1 0
1944 NE 1B 5 1 29 0 0 3
1944 NE OF 4 3 5 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 5
First Base 594
Second Base 23
Third Base 14
Shortstop 4
Left Field 315
Center Field 7
Right Field 37