Glenn Sutko
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1991)
Glenn Sutko was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1991 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. In 11 career games, he hit .091 with 1 hits and 1 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-10-03
- Last Game
- 1991-07-17
Full name: Glenn Edward Sutko
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .091 | .231 | .091 | .322 | 0 |
Career AVG .091 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 64.6% below league average.
Career OBP .231 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.
Career SLG .091 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 76.4% below league average.
Career OPS .322 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 54.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (11 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .143 |
| Away | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-17 | CIN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-07-14 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991-07-13 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-07 | CIN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-07-03 | CIN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-09 | CIN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-06 | CIN | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-06-01 | CIN | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-05-18 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-14 | CIN | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Perimeter College | Covington | GA | 1987 |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | Spartanburg | SC | 1988 |
Glenn Sutko: the record in brief
Glenn Sutko's major league career runs from a debut on October 3, 1990 to a final game on July 17, 1991. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cincinnati Reds. Born on May 9, 1968, in Atlanta, GA, USA, Sutko is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6'3" and 225 pounds. Sutko's full given name, per the bio, is Glenn Edward Sutko.
Sutko's career batting table shows 11 games, 11 at bats and 1 hits, a .091 average, adding 1 runs batted in. Over the seasons Sutko played, league hitters batted .257; the .091 career figure is 64.6% below that. In OPS terms, Sutko's .322 stands 54.6% below the league's .709. The hits column peaks at 1, in 1991.
Before the majors, Sutko played college baseball at Georgia Perimeter College (1987). Retrosheet box scores cover 11 of Sutko's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Sutko appears at one position only: catcher, in 10 games. Behind the plate, the fielding record shows 3 errors alongside 19 putouts and 5 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenn Sutko
- What years did Glenn Sutko play?
- Glenn Sutko played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1991.
- Was Glenn Sutko a pitcher?
- No. Glenn Sutko was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Glenn Sutko hit?
- Glenn Sutko hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Glenn Sutko play for?
- Glenn Sutko played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1990–1991).
- What were Glenn Sutko's career stats?
- In 11 games, Glenn Sutko had 1 hits and 1 RBI, with a .091 batting average.
- What position did Glenn Sutko play?
- Glenn Sutko played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Glenn Sutko and how much did he weigh?
- Glenn Sutko was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Glenn Sutko's career batting average?
- Glenn Sutko batted .091 over his career, with 1 hits in 11 at bats.
- How many RBI did Glenn Sutko have?
- Glenn Sutko drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Glenn Sutko in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Glenn Sutko has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.