Sugar Cain, baseball player, 1932-1938

Sugar Cain

Born: 4/5/1907 in Macon, GA, USA

Died: 4/3/1975 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-15 | Final Game: 1938-05-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Merritt Patrick Cain

Biography

Sugar Cain was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1938. Born in 1907, Cain made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his career, he showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a record of 53 wins and 60 losses, and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.83. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 279 strikeouts, underscoring his capacity to dominate opposing hitters at times. Despite the challenges of the era, which included the Great Depression affecting the league's landscape and the evolving strategies of the game, Cain remained a reliable option for his teams. He also contributed to his team's efforts with one save, demonstrating his versatility and willingness to take on critical situations in games. Sugar Cain's career, though perhaps overshadowed by some of his contemporaries, reflected the determination and resilience characteristic of many players of that time, leaving a lasting legacy in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
53 60 178 137 58 2 1 987.3 1119 530 67 569 279 4.83 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
180 344 18 56 4 0 0 21 0 13 83 0.163 0.196 0.174 0.370 -2410.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 178 0 17 168 14 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 178