Tony Suck
Born: 11/11/1858 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 1/29/1895 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1883-08-09 | Final Game: 1884-10-15
Height: 5'9" | Weight: 164 lbs
Full name: Charles Anthony Suck
Biography
Tony Suck was a professional baseball player born in 1858, whose career spanned from 1883 to 1884. He played primarily as a position player during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more organized and competitive sport, characterized by the emergence of various leagues. Suck's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a total of 58 games in which he recorded 31 hits, achieving a batting average of .151. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the early dynamics of the game.
Playing in the late 19th century, Suck was part of a baseball era known for its evolving strategies and the introduction of professionalism. His statistical output, while modest, reflects the challenges faced by many players during this period, which was still developing its identity amidst the burgeoning popularity of the sport. After his final game on October 15, 1884, Suck's contributions to baseball are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of early American baseball history.
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 | 0.151 | 0.205 | 0.161 | 0.366 | -1061.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | BFN | NL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | BLU | UA | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 53 | 188 | 18 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0.149 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 32 | 0 | 215 | 54 | 32 | 3 |
| OF | 13 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| SS | 15 | 0 | 16 | 33 | 16 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | BFN | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1883 | BFN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | BLU | C | 3 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1884 | CHU | C | 28 | 0 | 186 | 49 | 25 | 3 |
| 1884 | CHU | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | CHU | SS | 15 | 0 | 16 | 33 | 16 | 1 |
| 1884 | CHU | OF | 12 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 32 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 15 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 1 |