Dizzy Sutherland
Born: 4/9/1922 in Washington, DC, USA
Died: 8/26/1979 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-09-20 | Final Game: 1949-09-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Howard Alvin Sutherland
Biography
Dizzy Sutherland, born in 1922, had a brief yet intriguing career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player. His professional tenure was marked by a single game appearance on September 20, 1949, during which he did not achieve any hits, runs, or RBIs, concluding his career with a batting average of 0.0. Although his playing time was limited, Sutherland's entry into the major leagues occurred during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and the post-war resurgence of American sports culture.
While Sutherland's professional statistics may not reflect a prolific career, his presence on a major league roster highlights the competitive nature of baseball during the late 1940s. Players like Sutherland, who ventured into the league in its early days of integration, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the hopes and dreams of aspiring athletes in a rapidly changing America.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 45.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |