George Suggs
Born: 7/7/1882 in Kinston, NC, USA
Died: 4/4/1949 in Kinston, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-04-21 | Final Game: 1915-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: George Franklin Suggs
Biography
George Suggs was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1915. Born in 1882, Suggs established himself in an era marked by a transition in baseball, where the game was evolving from the deadball era toward a more offensive style. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 99 wins and 91 losses, showcasing his competitive nature and resilience on the mound. Suggs finished his career with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.11, which highlighted his effectiveness in limiting opposing hitters.
Throughout his time in the league, Suggs recorded 588 strikeouts and notched 17 saves, demonstrating his ability to not only dominate batters but also come through in high-pressure situations. His pitching style combined finesse with a strategic approach, allowing him to adapt to the various challenges presented by hitters of his time. Suggs' contributions to the game were significant, as he played a key role in the development of pitching techniques that would influence future generations. He remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history, remembered for his skill and dedication on the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 91 | 245 | 185 | 115 | 16 | 17 | 1652.0 | 1722 | 571 | 40 | 355 | 588 | 3.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27.0 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1.67 | 431.6 |
| 1909 | DET | AL | 1 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 44.3 | 34 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 2.03 | -53.9 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 20 | 12 | 35 | 30 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 266.0 | 248 | 71 | 48 | 91 | 2.40 | 1035.3 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 15 | 13 | 36 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 260.7 | 258 | 87 | 79 | 91 | 3.00 | 842.9 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 19 | 16 | 42 | 36 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 303.0 | 320 | 99 | 56 | 104 | 2.94 | 2296.1 |
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 8 | 15 | 36 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 199.0 | 220 | 89 | 35 | 73 | 4.03 | 1128.8 |
| 1914 | BLF | FL | 24 | 14 | 46 | 38 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 319.3 | 322 | 103 | 57 | 132 | 2.90 | 3642.1 |
| 1915 | BLF | FL | 11 | 17 | 35 | 25 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 232.7 | 288 | 107 | 68 | 71 | 4.14 | -3283.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 549 | 47 | 112 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 47 | 3 | 54 | 108 | 0.204 | 0.275 | 0.257 | 0.532 | -1634.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | DET | AL | 6 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | DET | AL | 9 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 35 | 85 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 0.165 | -302.1 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 36 | 90 | 7 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 0.256 | -103.4 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 42 | 106 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 0.160 | -673.1 |
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 36 | 67 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.254 | -171.9 |
| 1914 | BLF | FL | 46 | 99 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 19 | 0.212 | -173.1 |
| 1915 | BLF | FL | 35 | 77 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0.221 | -211.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 245 | 35 | 74 | 521 | 17 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | DET | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909 | DET | P | 9 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | CIN | P | 35 | 30 | 8 | 81 | 4 | 4 |
| 1911 | CIN | P | 36 | 0 | 13 | 83 | 3 | 9 |
| 1912 | CIN | P | 42 | 0 | 14 | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| 1913 | CIN | P | 36 | 0 | 8 | 64 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914 | BLF | P | 46 | 0 | 23 | 114 | 3 | 4 |
| 1915 | BLF | P | 35 | 0 | 7 | 81 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 246 |