Skip Jutze
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1977)
Skip Jutze was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1977 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Houston Astros, and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 6 seasons. In 254 career games, he hit .215 with 141 hits, 3 home runs, and 51 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-09-01
- Last Game
- 1977-09-21
Full name: Alfred Henry Jutze
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 656 | 45 | 141 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 1 | 34 | 86 | .215 | .253 | .259 | .512 | -2,724 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.
Career OBP .253 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.
Career SLG .259 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.
Career OPS .512 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SLN | NL | 21 | 71 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .239 | .243 (-2%) | .310 (-21%) | .353 (-24%) | .664 (-23%) | -254.8 |
| 1973 | HOU | NL | 90 | 278 | 18 | 62 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 37 | .223 | .256 (-13%) | .325 (-16%) | .378 (-35%) | .703 (-26%) | -1123.7 |
| 1974 | HOU | NL | 8 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | HOU | NL | 51 | 93 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .226 | .257 (-12%) | .327 (-26%) | .374 (-34%) | .701 (-30%) | -440.6 |
| 1976 | HOU | NL | 42 | 92 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 16 | .152 | .255 (-40%) | .320 (-42%) | .360 (-34%) | .681 (-38%) | -566.3 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 42 | 109 | 10 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .220 | .264 (-17%) | .329 (-19%) | .401 (-20%) | .730 (-19%) | -338.9 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 254 | 656 | 45 | 141 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 1 | 34 | 86 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -2,724 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (254 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 122 | 311 | 18 | 61 | 2 | 24 | .196 |
| Away | 132 | 345 | 27 | 80 | 1 | 27 | .232 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-09-21 | SEA | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-17 | SEA | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-16 | SEA | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-10 | SEA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-09 | SEA | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-08 | SEA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-04 | SEA | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-31 | SEA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-24 | SEA | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-21 | SEA | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 239 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | New Britain | CT | 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
Skip Jutze: the record in brief
Skip Jutze's major league career runs from a debut on September 1, 1972 to a final game on September 21, 1977. Jutze played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1972), the Houston Astros (1973 through 1976), and the Seattle Mariners (1977). At 5'11" and 190 pounds, Jutze is listed as a catcher. Jutze batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Jutze was born on May 28, 1946, in Bayside, NY, USA. On the record, Skip Jutze was born Alfred Henry Jutze.
Jutze's career batting table shows 254 games, 656 at bats and 141 hits, a .215 average; the totals also include 3 homers and 51 RBI. Jutze's career OPS of .512 combines a .253 on-base mark with .259 slugging. Measured against the leagues Jutze played in, the .215 career average compares with a .256 league average over the same seasons, 16.1% below the league. By OPS the gap is 26.5% below league average (.512 against .697). The hits column peaks at 62, in 1973. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .223 in 1973, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skip Jutze
- What years did Skip Jutze play?
- Skip Jutze played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1977.
- Was Skip Jutze a pitcher?
- No. Skip Jutze was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Skip Jutze hit?
- Skip Jutze hit 3 career home runs with 141 hits.
- What teams did Skip Jutze play for?
- Skip Jutze played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1972), the Houston Astros (1973–1976), and the Seattle Mariners (1977).
- What were Skip Jutze's career stats?
- In 254 games, Skip Jutze had 141 hits, 3 home runs, 51 RBI, 45 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .215 batting average.
- What position did Skip Jutze play?
- Skip Jutze played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Skip Jutze and how much did he weigh?
- Skip Jutze was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Skip Jutze hit each season?
- Skip Jutze's home runs by season: 0 in 1972, 0 in 1973, 0 in 1974, 0 in 1975, 0 in 1976, and 3 in 1977. His most in one season was 3, in 1977.
- What was Skip Jutze's career batting average?
- Skip Jutze batted .215 over his career, with 141 hits in 656 at bats.
- How many RBI did Skip Jutze have?
- Skip Jutze drove in 51 runs in his career.
- Is Skip Jutze in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Skip Jutze has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.