John Sutton

Born: 11/13/1952 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-04-07 | Final Game: 1978-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Johnny Ike Sutton

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Biography

John Sutton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s. Born in 1952, Sutton's professional career spanned from 1977 to 1978. He made a brief but notable impact on the game, finishing his career with a record of 2-1 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.15 over his time on the mound. Throughout his career, he recorded 27 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to confound hitters despite not being a regular closer, as evidenced by his zero saves. Sutton played in an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles, moving away from the deadball era and into a time where power hitters began to dominate the game. His contributions, although limited in terms of longevity, reflected the competitive spirit and determination of players during that transformative period in baseball history. While his major league career was short-lived, Sutton's performance remains a testament to his skill and potential as a pitcher in a challenging landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	31	0	0	0	0	68.7	74	24	4	24	27	3.15	0

Career ERA 3.15 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 18.2% better 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
1977	STL	NL	2	1	14	0	0	0	0	24.3	28	7	9	9	2.59	4.00 (+35%)	-
1978	MIN	AL	0	0	17	0	0	0	0	44.3	46	17	15	18	3.45	3.69 (+6%)	-54.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1977	STL	NL	14	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	MIN	AL	17	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	31	0	3	11	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	SLN	P	14	0	1	5	0	2
1978	MIN	P	17	0	2	6	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	31

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Panola College	Carthage	TX	1972