George Susce
Born: 9/13/1930 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died: 5/8/2010 in Matlacha, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1955-04-15 | Final Game: 1959-05-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: George Daniel Susce
Biography
George Susce was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1959. Born in 1930, Susce's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitting and a shift towards more specialized pitching roles. Over his four seasons in the majors, he compiled a record of 22 wins and 17 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound.
Throughout his career, Susce demonstrated a solid command of his craft with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.42 and a total of 177 strikeouts. He also added three saves to his resume, emphasizing his ability to perform under pressure in critical game situations. While not a household name, Susce's contributions to his teams reflected the hard-nosed style of play characteristic of the era. His journey through the game remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed as a pitcher in the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 17 | 117 | 36 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 409.7 | 407 | 201 | 44 | 170 | 177 | 4.42 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 9 | 7 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 144.3 | 123 | 49 | 49 | 60 | 3.06 | 730.2 |
| 1956 | BOS | AL | 2 | 4 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.7 | 71 | 48 | 44 | 26 | 6.20 | -4133.2 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 7 | 3 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 88.3 | 93 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 4.28 | -214.3 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 4 | 3 | 27 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 90.7 | 90 | 37 | 26 | 42 | 3.67 | 805.2 |
| 1959 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 24 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 12.89 | -1179.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 117 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 44 | 0.145 | 0.206 | 0.188 | 0.394 | -461.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 29 | 49 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.143 | -461.8 |
| 1956 | BOS | AL | 21 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 29 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.120 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 27 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | DET | AL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 117 | 36 | 24 | 51 | 3 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | BOS | P | 29 | 15 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| 1956 | BOS | P | 21 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | BOS | P | 29 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | DET | P | 27 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | DET | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 117 |