Guy Tutwiler, baseball player, 1911-1913

Guy Tutwiler

Born: 7/17/1888 in Coalburg, AL, USA

Died: 8/15/1930 in Anniston, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-08-29 | Final Game: 1913-09-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Guy Isbel Tutwiler

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Biography

Guy Tutwiler was a professional baseball player born in 1888 who played in the early 1910s. His career spanned from August 29, 1911, to September 6, 1913, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Tutwiler primarily served as a position player, appearing in 27 games over his brief career. He recorded 16 hits, drove in 10 runs, and finished with a batting average of .203. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to the team with 2 stolen bases, showcasing a willingness to take risks on the basepaths. Despite his limited time in Major League Baseball, Tutwiler's participation in the sport during a transformative period in baseball history highlights the competitive nature of the era. His career, albeit short, reflects the challenges faced by players of his time as they navigated the evolving landscape of professional baseball. Today, his legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game's history, representing the many athletes who contributed to the foundation of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 79 7 16 2 1 0 10 2 6 21 0.203 0.259 0.253 0.512 -152.1

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.512 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 24.9% 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
1911 DET AL 13 32 3 6 2 0 0 3 0 2 9 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1913 DET AL 14 47 4 10 0 1 0 7 2 4 12 0.213 — — — — -152.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 14 0 140 10 2 10
2B 6 0 10 11 6 0
OF 3 0 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 DET 2B 6 0 10 11 6 0
1911 DET OF 3 0 4 0 0 0
1913 DET 1B 14 0 140 10 2 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 14
Second Base 7
Left Field 3