Sterling Stryker

Born: 7/29/1895 in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, USA

Died: 11/5/1964 in Red Bank, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-16 | Final Game: 1926-04-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Sterling Alpa Stryker

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Biography

Sterling Stryker was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1895, who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 until 1926. During his brief career, he played for teams within a league that was still evolving, marked by the transition from the deadball era towards a more offense-oriented style of play. Stryker's career record stood at 3 wins and 8 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.57. He recorded a total of 22 strikeouts over the course of his time on the mound, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite facing challenges in his overall performance. Stryker’s contributions to the teams he played for reflected the determination and resilience of players in the early 20th century, a time when the game was characterized by significant changes and growing fan enthusiasm. Although he did not achieve notable accolades or long-term success, his presence in the league during a transformative period in baseball history underscores the myriad of players who contributed to the sport’s development. Stryker's career spanned just over two seasons, concluding on April 22, 1926, yet he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball’s past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	8	22	10	2	0	0	75.3	98	55	4	23	22	6.57	0

Career ERA 6.57 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — 59.6% worse 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
1924	BSN	NL	3	8	20	10	2	0	0	73.3	90	49	22	22	6.01	4.13 (-46%)	-240.2
1926	BRO	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	8	6	1	0	27.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	23	1	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.217	0.217	0.261	0.478	0.0

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .217 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.478 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 35.0% 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
1924	BSN	NL	20	23	1	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.217	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	BRO	NL	2	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	22	0	0	30	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	BSN	P	20	0	0	30	1	1
1926	BRO	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22