Mule Suttles
⭐ Hall of Fame 2006
Born: 3/31/1901 in Blocton, AL, USA
Died: 7/9/1966 in Newark, NJ, USA
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: George Suttles
Biography
Mule Suttles was a prominent figure in early 20th-century baseball, recognized for his contributions to the game during a transformative era. Born in 1901, Suttles played as a position player until his retirement on May 9, 1948. His career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, as the sport began to integrate and expand its reach across the United States. Although Suttles's official statistics show no recorded games, hits, home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases, his legacy extends far beyond traditional metrics.
Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006, Suttles was celebrated for his exceptional talent and impact on the game. He played primarily in the Negro Leagues, where he was known for his powerful hitting and dynamic presence on the field. His inclusion in the Hall of Fame reflects his influence as a player who helped pave the way for future generations, highlighting the importance of the Negro Leagues in the history of baseball. Suttles's story is a testament to the rich tapestry of baseball history and the enduring legacy of its players.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1386.0 | 1221.0 | 296.0 | 444.0 | 61.0 | 22.0 | 112.0 | 255.0 | 154.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | 0.364 | 0.435 | 0.725 | 1.160 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 35.0 | 32.0 | 3.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.344 | 0.382 | 0.438 | 0.820 |
| 1929 | 21.0 | 20.0 | 6.0 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.600 | 0.600 | 1.150 | 1.750 |
| 1930 | 80.0 | 65.0 | 18.0 | 23.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 13.0 | 0 | 5.0 | 0.354 | 0.468 | 0.692 | 1.160 |
| 1931 | 18.0 | 18.0 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.389 | 0.389 | 0.667 | 1.056 |
| 1932 | 12.0 | 11.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.091 | 0.083 | 0.091 | 0.174 |
| 1933 | 47.0 | 45.0 | 10.0 | 14.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.311 | 0.340 | 0.622 | 0.962 |
| 1934 | 67.0 | 58.0 | 16.0 | 21.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.362 | 0.448 | 0.741 | 1.189 |
| 1935 | 28.0 | 24.0 | 11.0 | 10.0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.417 | 0.500 | 1.167 | 1.667 |
| 1936 | 223.0 | 201.0 | 45.0 | 74.0 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 19.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.368 | 0.425 | 0.731 | 1.156 |
| 1937 | 178.0 | 155.0 | 44.0 | 62.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 21.0 | 55.0 | 23.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.400 | 0.478 | 0.890 | 1.368 |
| 1938 | 154.0 | 133.0 | 28.0 | 44.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 11.0 | 38.0 | 19.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.331 | 0.414 | 0.624 | 1.038 |
| 1939 | 207.0 | 187.0 | 47.0 | 72.0 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 23.0 | 45.0 | 19.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.385 | 0.440 | 0.840 | 1.280 |
| 1940 | 170.0 | 142.0 | 37.0 | 46.0 | 9.0 | 1.0 | 9.0 | 26.0 | 27.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0.324 | 0.435 | 0.592 | 1.027 |
| 1941 | 85.0 | 77.0 | 13.0 | 28.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0.364 | 0.424 | 0.584 | 1.008 |
| 1942 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.417 | 0.417 | 0.500 | 0.917 |
| 1943 | 13.0 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.364 | 0.462 | 0.818 | 1.280 |
| 1944 | 35.0 | 29.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.345 | 0.457 | 0.759 | 1.216 |
| 1948 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1938 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1943 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |