George Susce
Born: 8/13/1907 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died: 2/25/1986 in Sarasota, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-04-23 | Final Game: 1944-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: George Cyril Methodius Susce
Biography
George Susce, born in 1907, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1929 to 1944. Primarily known as a position player, Susce participated in 146 games over his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded 61 hits, achieving a batting average of .228, and contributed 2 home runs alongside 22 RBIs. Although his offensive numbers may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Susce's career unfolded during a dynamic period of the sport, which included the rise of powerful hitters and the slow transition away from the deadball era.
Susce's playing style reflected the fundamentals of the game during the early to mid-20th century, emphasizing contact hitting and strategic base running, as evidenced by his single stolen base. While he may not have garnered the same accolades as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams during a time of significant change in baseball remain notable. After retiring in 1944, Susce's legacy continued through the stories of those who witnessed his grit and determination on the field, serving as a reminder of the many talented players who shaped the game during an era of growth and transformation.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | .000 | 0.250 | .000 | 0.250 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | .000 | 0.333 | .000 | 0.333 |
| 1946 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | 268 | 23 | 61 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 25 | 21 | 0.228 | 0.301 | 0.299 | 0.599 | -902.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | PHI | NL | 17 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.294 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | PIT | NL | 31 | 75 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0.227 | -113.0 |
| 1940 | SLA | AL | 61 | 113 | 6 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0.212 | -523.8 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | CLE | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CLE | AL | 29 | 61 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.230 | -265.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 140 | 0 | 370 | 50 | 11 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | PHI | C | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932 | DET | C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | PIT | C | 31 | 0 | 111 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 1940 | SLA | C | 61 | 0 | 168 | 21 | 3 | 3 |
| 1941 | CLE | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | CLE | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | CLE | C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | CLE | C | 29 | 0 | 78 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 140 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenville State College | Glenville | WV | 1926 |
| St. Bonaventure University | St. Bonaventure | NY | 1928 |