Steve Sundra
Born: 3/27/1910 in Luxor, PA, USA
Died: 3/23/1952 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-04-17 | Final Game: 1946-05-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Steven Richard Sundra
Biography
Steve Sundra was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1946. Born in 1910, Sundra enjoyed a solid career, finishing with a record of 56-41 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. Over the course of his time in the big leagues, he amassed 214 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness both as a starter and in relief roles. Sundra's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, where the game was transitioning from the pre-war years into the post-World War II era, leading to shifts in playing styles and strategies.
Sundra was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, often employing a blend of speed and control that kept hitters on their toes. His contributions to his teams helped solidify his reputation as a reliable pitcher in an era marked by the emergence of new pitching talents. While he may not have been a household name like some of his contemporaries, Sundra's presence in the league during a pivotal time in baseball history remains significant. His career reflects the dedication and skill of players who navigated the challenges of their time, contributing to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 41 | 168 | 99 | 47 | 4 | 2 | 859.3 | 944 | 398 | 50 | 321 | 214 | 4.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 1938 | NYY | AL | 6 | 4 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 93.7 | 107 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 4.80 | - |
| 1939 | NYY | AL | 11 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 120.7 | 110 | 37 | 56 | 27 | 2.76 | - |
| 1940 | NYY | AL | 4 | 6 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 99.3 | 121 | 61 | 42 | 26 | 5.53 | - |
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 9 | 13 | 28 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 168.3 | 203 | 99 | 61 | 50 | 5.29 | - |
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 8 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 110.7 | 122 | 47 | 29 | 26 | 3.82 | 1461.0 |
| 1942 | WSN | AL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 43 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 5.61 | - |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 15 | 11 | 32 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 208.0 | 212 | 75 | 66 | 44 | 3.25 | -1254.4 |
| 1944 | SLA | AL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1.42 | -109.4 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11.25 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 302 | 33 | 63 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 92 | 0.209 | 0.258 | 0.278 | 0.536 | -621.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | NYY | AL | 25 | 33 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | NYY | AL | 24 | 49 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.265 | -85.0 |
| 1940 | NYY | AL | 27 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 28 | 60 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0.217 | -250.4 |
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 20 | 40 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.225 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | WSN | AL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 32 | 73 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.219 | -285.8 |
| 1944 | SLA | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | WS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 168 | 0 | 38 | 182 | 12 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | NYA | P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 1939 | NYA | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940 | NYA | P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 1941 | WS1 | P | 28 | 0 | 12 | 29 | 3 | 0 |
| 1942 | SLA | P | 20 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| 1942 | WS1 | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | SLA | P | 32 | 0 | 10 | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| 1944 | SLA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | SLA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 168 |