Gus Suhr
Born: 1/3/1906 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 1/15/2004 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-04-15 | Final Game: 1940-05-12
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: August Richard Suhr
Biography
Gus Suhr was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1930 to 1940. Born in 1906, Suhr made a significant impact during his career, appearing in 1,435 games and compiling a solid batting average of .279. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 1,446 hits, including 84 home runs, and drove in 818 runs, showcasing his ability as a consistent offensive contributor. Suhr's speed on the bases was evident, as he tallied 53 stolen bases, demonstrating his versatility and agility at a time when base-stealing was a key part of the game.
An All-Star selection in his career, Suhr played during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was evolving with the increasing influence of power hitters and strategic base running. Renowned for his solid fielding and reliable hitting, he became a critical player for his teams. Suhr's contributions to the game were notable, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history, leaving behind a legacy defined by his productivity and resilience on the field.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 | 40.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.275 | 0.341 | 0.550 | 0.891 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 11.0 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.300 | 0.364 | 1.000 | 1.364 |
| 1936 | 15.0 | 13.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.308 | 0.357 | 0.538 | 0.895 |
| 1937 | 15.0 | 13.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.231 | 0.333 | 0.308 | 0.641 |
| 1945 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1435 | 5176 | 714 | 1446 | 288 | 114 | 84 | 818 | 53 | 718 | 433 | 0.279 | 0.368 | 0.428 | 0.796 | 8657.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 151 | 542 | 93 | 155 | 26 | 14 | 17 | 107 | 11 | 80 | 56 | 0.286 | 1139.3 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 87 | 270 | 26 | 57 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 38 | 25 | 0.211 | -596.5 |
| 1932 | PIT | NL | 154 | 581 | 78 | 153 | 31 | 16 | 5 | 81 | 7 | 63 | 39 | 0.263 | -59.1 |
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 154 | 566 | 72 | 151 | 31 | 11 | 10 | 75 | 2 | 72 | 52 | 0.267 | 963.6 |
| 1934 | PIT | NL | 151 | 573 | 67 | 162 | 36 | 13 | 13 | 103 | 4 | 66 | 52 | 0.283 | 1259.6 |
| 1935 | PIT | NL | 153 | 529 | 68 | 144 | 33 | 12 | 10 | 81 | 6 | 70 | 54 | 0.272 | 844.9 |
| 1936 | PIT | NL | 156 | 583 | 111 | 182 | 33 | 12 | 11 | 118 | 8 | 95 | 34 | 0.312 | 2310.7 |
| 1937 | PIT | NL | 151 | 575 | 69 | 160 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 97 | 2 | 83 | 42 | 0.278 | 590.8 |
| 1938 | PIT | NL | 145 | 530 | 82 | 156 | 35 | 14 | 3 | 64 | 4 | 87 | 37 | 0.294 | 1435.0 |
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 60 | 198 | 21 | 63 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 34 | 14 | 0.318 | 727.2 |
| 1939 | PIT | NL | 63 | 204 | 23 | 59 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 4 | 25 | 23 | 0.289 | 727.2 |
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 10 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1406 | 0 | 13103 | 766 | 116 | 1086 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | PIT | 1B | 151 | 0 | 1445 | 79 | 13 | 142 |
| 1931 | PIT | 1B | 76 | 0 | 684 | 39 | 5 | 72 |
| 1932 | PIT | 1B | 154 | 0 | 1388 | 84 | 18 | 111 |
| 1933 | PIT | 1B | 154 | 0 | 1451 | 90 | 14 | 115 |
| 1934 | PIT | 1B | 151 | 0 | 1326 | 75 | 9 | 108 |
| 1935 | PIT | 1B | 149 | 0 | 1315 | 73 | 15 | 83 |
| 1935 | PIT | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | PIT | 1B | 156 | 0 | 1432 | 93 | 10 | 100 |
| 1937 | PIT | 1B | 151 | 0 | 1452 | 91 | 11 | 108 |
| 1938 | PIT | 1B | 145 | 0 | 1512 | 81 | 12 | 150 |
| 1939 | PHI | 1B | 60 | 0 | 520 | 37 | 3 | 50 |
| 1939 | PIT | 1B | 52 | 0 | 521 | 23 | 4 | 42 |
| 1940 | PHI | 1B | 7 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1407 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 1B |