Leroy Sutton

Born: 9/12/1920 in Cairo, IL, USA

Died: 1984 in Hallsboro, NC, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Leroy Sutton, born in 1920, is an active pitcher who continues to make his mark in the world of baseball. Known for his exceptional control and competitive spirit, Sutton owns a career record of 7-8 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.77. His ability to keep runs from scoring has been central to his team's success, and he has amassed a total of 51 strikeouts over his career, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Throughout his time in the game, Sutton has displayed a pitching style that emphasizes precision and strategy, making him a valuable asset in any rotation. As he plays in the modern era of baseball, characterized by advanced analytics and a greater emphasis on pitching matchups, Sutton's contributions reflect the ongoing evolution of the sport. His career continues to develop, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the landscape of contemporary baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 8 27 14 9 1 0 146.0 144 45 3 40 51 2.77 0

Career ERA 2.77 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 25.9% 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
1940 SNS NAL 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 12.7 13 3 5 11 2.13 4.21 (+49%) 233.8
1941 SNS NAL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 11.3 8 4 5 7 3.18 3.94 (+19%) -29.5
1942 CAG NAL 1 3 5 4 2 0 0 34.0 35 14 8 11 3.71 3.57 (-4%) 798.6
1943 CAG NAL 5 2 10 6 5 1 0 67.0 63 20 15 18 2.69 3.50 (+23%) 736.7
1944 CAG NAL 1 1 4 2 2 0 0 20.3 24 3 6 4 1.33 3.57 (+63%) 206.6
1945 CIC NAL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 1 1 1 0 13.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 53 0 9 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.170 0.200 0.189 0.389 0.0

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career SLG .189 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.389 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 43.7% 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
1940 SNS NAL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 SNS NAL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1942 CAG NAL 5 12 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1943 CAG NAL 10 29 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.207 — — — — 0.0
1944 CAG NAL 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1945 CIC NAL 1 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 27 15 6 44 8 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 SNS P 4 2 1 4 2 0
1941 SNS P 3 0 2 4 1 0
1942 CAG P 5 4 2 11 1 1
1943 CAG P 10 7 1 15 4 1
1944 CAG P 4 2 0 9 0 1
1945 CIC P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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