Sandy Consuegra
Born: 9/3/1920 in Potrerillo, Holguín, Cuba
Died: 11/16/2005 in Miami, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-06-10 | Final Game: 1957-05-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Sandalio Simeon Consuegra
Biography
Sandy Consuegra was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1957. Born in 1920, Consuegra made a name for himself during a time when the league was becoming increasingly competitive, transitioning from the post-war era into the modern game. Over his career, he compiled a record of 51 wins and 32 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with a commendable earned run average of 3.37. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded 193 strikeouts, complemented by 26 saves, underscoring his versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
Consuegra earned recognition for his performance, being selected as an All-Star during his career, which highlighted his status among the elite pitchers of his time. His contributions to the game were significant, as he played during a transformative period in baseball history, where the integration of players was reshaping the landscape of the sport. With his solid pitching skills and competitive spirit, Sandy Consuegra left an indelible mark in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 32 | 248 | 71 | 24 | 5 | 26 | 809.3 | 811 | 303 | 43 | 246 | 193 | 3.37 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 7 | 8 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 124.7 | 132 | 61 | 57 | 38 | 4.40 | - |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 7 | 8 | 40 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 146.0 | 140 | 65 | 63 | 31 | 4.01 | - |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 6 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 73.7 | 80 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 3.05 | - |
| 1953 | CHW | AL | 7 | 5 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 124.0 | 122 | 35 | 28 | 30 | 2.54 | - |
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 10.80 | - |
| 1954 | CHW | AL | 16 | 3 | 39 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 154.0 | 142 | 46 | 35 | 31 | 2.69 | - |
| 1955 | CHW | AL | 6 | 5 | 44 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 126.3 | 120 | 37 | 18 | 35 | 2.64 | - |
| 1956 | BAL | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4.15 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | CHW | AL | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 38.3 | 45 | 22 | 11 | 7 | 5.17 | - |
| 1957 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.80 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.45 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 218 | 15 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 53 | 0.170 | 0.206 | 0.179 | 0.385 | -239.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 24 | 40 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.175 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 40 | 43 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 30 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | CHW | AL | 29 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.057 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | CHW | AL | 39 | 48 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.229 | -239.7 |
| 1955 | CHW | AL | 44 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | BAL | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | CHW | AL | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | BAL | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 248 | 26 | 38 | 170 | 7 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WS1 | P | 21 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | WS1 | P | 40 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 0 | 2 |
| 1952 | WS1 | P | 30 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953 | CHA | P | 29 | 0 | 11 | 34 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | WS1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | CHA | P | 39 | 17 | 8 | 34 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | CHA | P | 44 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | BAL | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | CHA | P | 28 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | BAL | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 248 |
| Third Base | 1 |