Guy Sularz
Born: 11/7/1955 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-09-02 | Final Game: 1983-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Guy Patrick Sularz
Biography
Guy Sularz, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player during his career, which spanned from 1980 to 1983. He made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a utility infielder, participating in 108 games and showcasing his ability to contribute in various roles. Sularz recorded 45 hits over his career, which included a lone home run and a total of 12 runs batted in. He finished with a batting average of .218 and demonstrated some speed on the bases, accumulating 4 stolen bases.
Sularz played during a transitional era in baseball, where the game was beginning to see a shift towards more specialized roles and an emphasis on power hitting. Although his offensive statistics may not have stood out, his adaptability and defensive skills provided valuable depth to the teams he played for. Sularz's career, although brief, reflects the journey of many players who contributed to their teams in less glamorous but equally important ways. His legacy is one of perseverance and the embodiment of the role player, essential for team dynamics in the competitive landscape of MLB during the early 1980s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 206 | 21 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 23 | 23 | 0.218 | 0.297 | 0.262 | 0.560 | -426.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SFG | NL | 25 | 65 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 0.246 | -112.2 |
| 1981 | SFG | NL | 10 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SFG | NL | 63 | 101 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 0.228 | -314.6 |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 10 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 36 | 25 | 61 | 99 | 5 | 19 |
| 3B | 24 | 13 | 9 | 35 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 43 | 22 | 56 | 89 | 7 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SFN | 2B | 21 | 20 | 46 | 69 | 3 | 14 |
| 1980 | SFN | 3B | 5 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | SFN | 2B | 6 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 1981 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SFN | 2B | 9 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | SFN | 3B | 14 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SFN | SS | 37 | 19 | 46 | 77 | 5 | 21 |
| 1983 | SFN | 3B | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | SFN | SS | 6 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 36 |
| Third Base | 24 |
| Shortstop | 42 |