Tony Suck
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1884)
Tony Suck was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1884 for the Buffalo Bisons, the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League), and the Baltimore Monumentals, a span of 2 seasons. In 58 career games, he hit .151 with 31 hits.
- 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 164 lb
- Died
- 1/29/1895 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-08-09
- Last Game
- 1884-10-15
Full name: Charles Anthony Suck
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 205 | 21 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | .151 | .205 | .161 | .366 | -953 |
Career AVG .151 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.
Career OBP .205 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.
Career SLG .161 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 51.7% below league average.
Career OPS .366 vs. league average .615 across their career seasons — 40.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | BFN | NL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 53 | 188 | 18 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | .149 | .243 (-39%) | .278 (-27%) | .327 (-51%) | .606 (-40%) | -952.8 |
| 1884 | BLU | UA | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .300 | — | — | — | — | -952.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 58 | 205 | 21 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | .151 | — | — | — | — | -1,906 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 32 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 15 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Tony Suck: the record in brief
Tony Suck played a first major league game on August 9, 1883 and a last one on October 15, 1884. The team column moves through the Buffalo Bisons (1883), the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) (1884), and the Baltimore Monumentals (1884). At 5-foot-9 and 164 pounds, Suck is listed as a catcher. The recorded birth is November 11, 1858, in Chicago, IL, USA. The bio records the death on January 29, 1895, in Chicago, IL, USA. Suck's full given name, per the bio, is Charles Anthony Suck.
Suck's career batting table shows 58 games, 205 at bats and 31 hits, a .151 average. The on-base percentage is .205 and the slugging percentage .161, for an OPS of .366. Over the seasons Suck played, league hitters batted .248; the .151 career figure is 39.0% below that. The OPS comparison is .366 to a league .615, 40.4% below average. Suck collected a career-high 28 hits in 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .149 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Suck
- What years did Tony Suck play?
- Tony Suck played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1884.
- Was Tony Suck a pitcher?
- No. Tony Suck was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tony Suck hit?
- Tony Suck hit 0 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What teams did Tony Suck play for?
- Tony Suck played for 3 teams: the Buffalo Bisons (1883), the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) (1884), and the Baltimore Monumentals (1884).
- What were Tony Suck's career stats?
- In 58 games, Tony Suck had 31 hits and 21 runs, with a .151 batting average.
- What position did Tony Suck play?
- Tony Suck played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tony Suck and how much did he weigh?
- Tony Suck was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 164 pounds.
- What was Tony Suck's career batting average?
- Tony Suck batted .151 over his career, with 31 hits in 205 at bats.
- Is Tony Suck in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Suck has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.