Leo Sutherland
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1981)
Leo Sutherland was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 45 career games, he hit .248 with 25 hits and 5 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-08-11
- Last Game
- 1981-10-04
Full name: Leonardo Sutherland
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 101 | 15 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 12 | .248 | .274 | .277 | .551 | -324 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career OBP .274 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career SLG .277 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.
Career OPS .551 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CHA | AL | 34 | 89 | 9 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 | .258 | .264 (-2%) | .326 (-19%) | .387 (-25%) | .714 (-22%) | -323.6 |
| 1981 | CHA | AL | 11 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 45 | 101 | 15 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 12 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -324 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (45 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 60 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 3 | .250 |
| Away | 21 | 41 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | .244 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-10-04 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-10-03 | CHW | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-09-30 | CHW | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-25 | CHW | OAK | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-18 | CHW | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-13 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-12 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-11 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-08 | CHW | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-06 | CHW | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 19 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Leo Sutherland: the record in brief
Leo Sutherland's major league career runs from a debut on August 11, 1980 to a final game on October 4, 1981. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago White Sox. Sutherland played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit left-handed. Born on April 6, 1958, in Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Sutherland was listed at 5 feet, 10 inches and 165 pounds. The bio lists the given name Leonardo.
Sutherland's career batting table shows 45 games, 101 at bats and 25 hits, a .248 average, adding 5 RBI. The on-base percentage is .274 and the slugging percentage .277, for an OPS of .551. The league as a whole hit .261 across Sutherland's seasons, which puts the .248 career mark 5.2% below average. By OPS the gap is 21.8% below league average (.551 against .704). The hits column peaks at 23, in 1980. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .258 in 1980, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leo Sutherland
- What years did Leo Sutherland play?
- Leo Sutherland played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981.
- Was Leo Sutherland a pitcher?
- No. Leo Sutherland was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Leo Sutherland hit?
- Leo Sutherland hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Leo Sutherland play for?
- Leo Sutherland played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1980–1981).
- What were Leo Sutherland's career stats?
- In 45 games, Leo Sutherland had 25 hits, 5 RBI, 15 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
- What position did Leo Sutherland play?
- Leo Sutherland played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Leo Sutherland and how much did he weigh?
- Leo Sutherland was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Leo Sutherland's career batting average?
- Leo Sutherland batted .248 over his career, with 25 hits in 101 at bats.
- How many RBI did Leo Sutherland have?
- Leo Sutherland drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Leo Sutherland in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leo Sutherland has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.