Tony Suck, baseball player, 1883-1884

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

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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

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 0.366 vs. league average 0.615 across their career seasons — 40.4% 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
1883 BFN NL 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1884 CHU UA 53 188 18 28 2 0 0 0 0 13 0 0.149 .243 (-39%) .278 (-27%) .327 (-51%) .606 (-40%) -1061.0
1884 BLU UA 3 10 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.300 — — — — -1061.0

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 CHU 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 CHU C 28 0 186 49 25 3
1884 CHU OF 12 0 15 3 5 0
1884 CHU SS 15 0 16 33 16 1
1884 BLU C 3 0 25 5 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 32
Third Base 1
Shortstop 15
Left Field 2
Center Field 10
Right Field 1