Larry Sutton, baseball player, 1997-2004

Larry Sutton

Born: 5/14/1970 in West Covina, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-08-17 | Final Game: 2004-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Larry James Sutton

Biography

Larry Sutton, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1997 to June 1, 2004. Primarily a position player, Sutton played in a total of 252 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 135 hits and demonstrated power with 12 home runs, contributing 78 RBIs to his teams. With a career batting average of .236, Sutton was known for his versatility on the field, though he was not primarily recognized for his offensive prowess. He also showcased his speed on the basepaths, stealing 4 bases during his career. Sutton played during a transitional era in baseball, marked by the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time when the game was seeing a significant shift in player conditioning and offensive production. While he may not have been a standout star, his contributions as a reliable role player provided depth to the rosters he joined. After his retirement, Sutton remained a part of the baseball community, reflecting the journeys of many players who carve out valuable professional experiences despite not always being in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
252 572 63 135 23 2 12 78 4 55 102 0.236 0.302 0.346 0.648 -1109.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 72 41 433 31 3 40
OF 91 77 158 5 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 72
Left Field 45
Right Field 53
Designated Hitter 11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 SLN NL $305,000
1999 KCA AL $240,000
1998 KCA AL $172,500
1997 KCA AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $867,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992