Gus Suhr, baseball player, 1930-1940

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1407
Right Field 2

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1936 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B