Larry Sutton
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2004)
Larry Sutton was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2004 for 4 teams, including the Kansas City Royals, a span of 8 seasons. In 252 career games, he hit .236 with 135 hits, 12 home runs, and 78 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
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-08-17
- Last Game
- 2004-06-01
Full name: Larry James Sutton
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 | .236 | .302 | .346 | .648 | -953 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .346 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.
Career OPS .648 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | KCA | AL | 27 | 69 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .290 | .266 (+9%) | .336 (avg) | .419 (-3%) | .756 (-2%) | -12.5 |
| 1998 | KCA | AL | 111 | 310 | 29 | 76 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 42 | 3 | 29 | 46 | .245 | .266 (-8%) | .335 (-7%) | .420 (-16%) | .755 (-12%) | -645.0 |
| 1999 | KCA | AL | 43 | 102 | 14 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | .225 | .271 (-17%) | .344 (-11%) | .433 (-21%) | .778 (-16%) | -295.5 |
| 2000 | SLN | NL | 23 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .320 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SLN | NL | 33 | 42 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .119 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 7 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | FLO | NL | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 252 | 572 | 63 | 135 | 23 | 2 | 12 | 78 | 4 | 55 | 102 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -953 | ||
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 (252 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 126 | 281 | 34 | 67 | 8 | 43 | .238 |
| Away | 126 | 291 | 29 | 68 | 4 | 35 | .234 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-01 | MIA | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-31 | MIA | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-05-30 | MIA | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-29 | MIA | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-25 | MIA | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-24 | MIA | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-21 | MIA | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-05-19 | MIA | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-30 | OAK | TBR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-05-28 | OAK | BAL | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | KCA | 1B | 12 | 11 | 92 | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| 1997 | KCA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | KCA | 1B | 6 | 2 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | KCA | OF | 79 | 72 | 147 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | KCA | 1B | 30 | 22 | 215 | 13 | 3 | 19 |
| 1999 | KCA | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SLN | 1B | 6 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | SLN | OF | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | SLN | 1B | 11 | 2 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | SLN | OF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | OAK | 1B | 6 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | OAK | OF | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | FLO | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 72 |
| Left Field | 45 |
| Right Field | 53 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
Larry Sutton's recorded salaries total $867,500 over 4 seasons, 1997 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sutton's career ran from 1997 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2002, and 2004.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $867,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | IL | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Larry Sutton: the record in brief
August 17, 1997 and June 1, 2004 bracket Larry Sutton's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Sutton's seasons break down as the Kansas City Royals (1997 through 1999), the St. Louis Cardinals (2000 to 2001), the Oakland Athletics (2002), and the Florida Marlins (2004). Sutton is listed as an outfielder at 5'11" and 175 pounds. Sutton batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Sutton was born on May 14, 1970, in West Covina, CA, USA. Sutton's full given name, per the bio, is Larry James Sutton.
Sutton collected 135 hits in 572 at bats across 252 games, good for a .236 batting average, plus 12 home runs and 78 RBI. Reaching base at a .302 clip and slugging .346, Sutton finished with a .648 OPS. Sutton's .236 average ran 11.5% below the .267 that the league posted over the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 76, in 1998. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .245 in 1998, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Sutton
- What years did Larry Sutton play?
- Larry Sutton played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2004.
- Was Larry Sutton a pitcher?
- No. Larry Sutton was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Larry Sutton hit?
- Larry Sutton hit 12 career home runs with 135 hits.
- What teams did Larry Sutton play for?
- Larry Sutton played for 4 teams: the Kansas City Royals (1997–1999), the St. Louis Cardinals (2000–2001), the Oakland Athletics (2002), and the Florida Marlins (2004).
- What were Larry Sutton's career stats?
- In 252 games, Larry Sutton had 135 hits, 12 home runs, 78 RBI, 63 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .236 batting average.
- How much did Larry Sutton earn in his career?
- Larry Sutton's recorded salaries total $867,500 over 4 seasons, 1997 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sutton's career ran from 1997 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2002, and 2004.
- What was Larry Sutton's salary?
- Larry Sutton's last recorded salary was $305,000, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $305,000, in 2001, and his lowest was $150,000, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 2001.
- What position did Larry Sutton play?
- Larry Sutton played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Sutton and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Sutton was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Larry Sutton hit each season?
- Larry Sutton's home runs by season: 2 in 1997, 5 in 1998, 2 in 1999, 1 in 2000, 1 in 2001, 1 in 2002, and 0 in 2004. His most in one season was 5, in 1998.
- What was Larry Sutton's career batting average?
- Larry Sutton batted .236 over his career, with 135 hits in 572 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Sutton have?
- Larry Sutton drove in 78 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Sutton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Sutton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.