Guy Sturdy
Born: 8/7/1899 in Sherman, TX, USA
Died: 5/4/1965 in Marshall, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-09-30 | Final Game: 1928-08-21
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Biography
Guy Sturdy was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues during the late 1920s. Born in 1899, Sturdy's career spanned from 1927 to 1928, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded style of play. As a position player, he appeared in 59 games, showcasing a solid batting performance with a career batting average of .288. His offensive contributions included 19 hits, 1 home run, and 13 runs batted in (RBIs), along with demonstrating some speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases.
Despite a brief career, Sturdy's performance during his time in the league reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the 1920s. He played during a time when the game was beginning to embrace more power hitting, yet his ability to maintain a respectable batting average and contribute to his team's offense highlighted his skill as a player. Sturdy's career, although short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, capturing a moment when the sport was on the cusp of significant change.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 66 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 0.288 | 0.373 | 0.364 | 0.737 | -74.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 5 | 21 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 54 | 45 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0.222 | -74.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | SLA | 1B | 5 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1928 | SLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |