Drew Sutton

Born: 6/30/1983 in El Dorado, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-07-02 | Final Game: 2012-07-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Stephen Drew Sutton

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Biography

Drew Sutton was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 2009 and 2012. Born in 1983, Sutton showcased his skills primarily as a position player during his career, appearing in 128 games. He recorded a total of 72 hits, which included 4 home runs and 37 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .256. Throughout his time in the league, Sutton displayed a versatile playing style that allowed him to contribute significantly in various roles on the field. Sutton's career unfolded during a time of evolving offensive strategies in baseball, as teams increasingly sought to enhance their run production through both power hitting and on-base efficiency. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases—he finished his career with 0 stolen bases—Sutton's ability to make contact and drive in runs reflected the importance of situational hitting in the game. His journey through the major leagues, although brief, highlighted the challenges faced by players navigating a competitive landscape, and his contributions remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
128	281	38	72	24	2	4	37	0	19	88	0.256	0.309	0.399	0.708	-202.1

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .399 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2009	CIN	NL	42	66	10	14	4	1	1	9	7	20	0.212	.262 (-19%)	.332 (-11%)	.417 (-17%)	.750 (-14%)	-164.7
2010	CIN	NL	2	3	1	2	0	0	1	4	0	1	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	CLE	AL	11	36	4	8	1	0	1	4	3	12	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	BOS	AL	31	54	11	17	7	0	0	7	3	13	0.315	.255 (+23%)	.320 (+13%)	.399 (+11%)	.719 (+12%)	106.5
2012	TBR	AL	18	48	2	13	4	0	0	6	2	16	0.271	—	—	—	—	-59.3
2012	PIT	NL	24	74	10	18	8	1	1	7	4	26	0.243	.254 (-4%)	.318 (-13%)	.405 (+3%)	.724 (-4%)	-59.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	1	21	1	0	1
2B	28	10	23	40	1	9
3B	22	14	10	36	3	1
OF	28	22	43	0	3	0
SS	19	13	24	39	1	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	CIN	2B	8	3	9	11	0	2
2009	CIN	3B	2	1	1	1	0	0
2009	CIN	OF	6	4	11	0	0	0
2009	CIN	SS	7	3	7	16	0	4
2010	CIN	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2010	CIN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2010	CIN	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
2010	CLE	2B	4	4	5	17	0	4
2010	CLE	SS	7	6	11	16	0	2
2011	BOS	1B	5	0	13	1	0	0
2011	BOS	2B	7	1	3	5	1	1
2011	BOS	3B	8	4	2	13	0	1
2011	BOS	OF	3	2	6	0	1	0
2011	BOS	SS	4	4	6	6	1	2
2012	TBA	1B	3	1	8	0	0	1
2012	TBA	2B	6	2	3	5	0	1
2012	TBA	3B	11	9	7	22	3	0
2012	PIT	2B	2	0	3	1	0	1
2012	PIT	OF	19	16	26	0	2	0