Jim Suchecki
Born: 8/25/1927 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 7/20/2000 in Crofton, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-05-20 | Final Game: 1952-05-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: James Joseph Suchecki
Biography
Jim Suchecki was a professional baseball player born in 1927, whose career spanned from 1950 to 1952. Primarily a position player, Suchecki made a modest impact on the Major Leagues, appearing in a total of 38 games. Throughout his brief career, he recorded 2 hits, contributing to a batting average of .091, and he drove in 2 runs. While he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, Suchecki's presence on the field during the early 1950s reflected a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to evolve, transitioning from the post-war years into a period ripe with talent and competition.
Although Suchecki's career was short-lived, he was part of a generation of players that faced the challenges of the early 1950s, a time when the sport was seeing a shift in demographics and playing style. His tenure in the league illustrates the journey of many players who aspired to make their mark in a highly competitive environment, often facing the realities of limited opportunities. Jim Suchecki's time in baseball, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, remains a testament to the dedication and passion that players brought to the game during that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103.7 | 130 | 62 | 9 | 50 | 56 | 5.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 0 | 6 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.7 | 113 | 54 | 42 | 47 | 5.42 | 23.8 |
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5.40 | -72.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.091 | 0.200 | 0.091 | 0.291 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 29 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 38 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BOS | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | SLA | P | 29 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | PIT | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 38 |