Darrell Sutherland
Born: 11/14/1941 in Glendale, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-06-28 | Final Game: 1968-04-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 169 lbs
Full name: Darrell Wayne Sutherland
Biography
Darrell Sutherland, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a notable career spanning from 1964 to 1968. Sutherland made his mark during an era that was transitioning into a more offensively oriented game, often characterized by a rise in batting averages and power hitting. He played in a league that was increasingly competitive, and his contributions on the mound were significant despite a relatively brief career.
Throughout his time in the major leagues, Sutherland compiled a win-loss record of 5-4 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.78. He struck out a total of 50 batters and recorded one save, showcasing his ability to perform in critical situations. Sutherland's pitching style was indicative of the evolving strategies of the time, as he navigated the challenges of facing some of baseball's best hitters. Although his career was short-lived, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 62 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 122.3 | 131 | 65 | 11 | 58 | 50 | 4.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 0 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 32 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 7.76 | -276.1 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 3 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 33 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 2.81 | -905.9 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44.3 | 60 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 4.87 | -1770.4 |
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8.10 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.238 | 0.238 | 0.333 | 0.571 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 18 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 31 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 62 | 6 | 12 | 37 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYN | P | 10 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | NYN | P | 18 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | NYN | P | 31 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | CLE | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 62 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1961, 1962, 1963 |