Jesus Sucre
Born: 4/30/1988 in Cumana, Sucre, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2013-05-24 | Final Game: 2019-04-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Jesus Marcelo Sucre
Biography
Jesus Sucre was a professional baseball player born in 1988, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2013 until his retirement in 2019. Over the course of his career, Sucre appeared in 247 games, where he recorded 146 hits and hit 10 home runs, driving in 69 runs with a batting average of .222. Known for his defensive skills behind the plate, Sucre contributed to various teams' efforts in a league that increasingly valued offensive production.
Throughout the course of his career, Sucre showcased versatility and resilience, often stepping in as a reliable backup catcher. His tenure in the majors coincided with a transformative period in baseball, where the emphasis on analytics and player performance metrics became pivotal in evaluating talent. Although his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the league's elite, Sucre's contributions to his teams were significant, exemplifying the role of a dependable player in the competitive landscape of MLB. He finished his career on April 26, 2019, leaving behind a legacy as a solid performer in the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 14.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 27.00 | - |
| 2018 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | - |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 659 | 50 | 146 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 69 | 3 | 30 | 121 | 0.222 | 0.260 | 0.302 | 0.562 | -2905.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 8 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 21 | 61 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.213 | -340.2 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 52 | 127 | 9 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0.157 | -919.0 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 9 | 25 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.480 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TBR | AL | 63 | 176 | 20 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 35 | 0.256 | -275.5 |
| 2018 | TBR | AL | 73 | 182 | 9 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 0.209 | -1037.3 |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 21 | 62 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.210 | -333.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 238 | 197 | 1662 | 109 | 7 | 15 |
| P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SEA | C | 8 | 8 | 60 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | SEA | C | 21 | 18 | 151 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | SEA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SEA | C | 50 | 43 | 349 | 28 | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 | SEA | C | 9 | 8 | 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | TBA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | TBA | C | 61 | 51 | 435 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | TBA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | TBA | C | 71 | 52 | 497 | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BAL | C | 18 | 17 | 111 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | BAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| Catcher | 238 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | AL | $512,000 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | $509,300 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,021,300 | ||