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Rick Sutcliffe

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1976-1994 (1976-1994)
Proper Name
Richard Lee Sutcliffe
Nickname
Red Baron
Positions
P (496)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-7 / 215
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Birthdate
June 21,1956
High School
Van Horn (Independence,MO)
MLBAM ID
122996
Retrosheet#
sutcr001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career171-13945739262,697.2266216794.081.39

[Player Notes]

[1974] 1st Round Draft Pick (#21 overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers[1983] Opening day starter for the Cleveland Indians[1984] Opening day starter for the Cleveland Indians[1985] Opening day starter for the Chicago Cubs[1986] Opening day starter for the Chicago Cubs[1987] Winner of the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award (Character and Integrity) ... Opening day starter for the Chicago Cubs[1988] Opening day starter for the Chicago Cubs[1989] Opening day starter for the Chicago Cubs[1992] Opening day starter for the Baltimore Orioles[1993] Opening day starter for the Baltimore Orioles[2021] Inducted into the Chicago Cubs Hall of FameMore Notes

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1976Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN4820000.0011000005.02000130000.603.600.001.805.400.003.00
1977Albuquerque DukesPCLAAALAN-213106.4317161001077.0966755763484002.0611.220.827.365.617.830.76
1978Albuquerque DukesPCLAAALAN-221364.45302762030184.0179101911892999011.478.760.884.504.844.941.08
1978Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN4322000.0020000201.22000100011.8010.800.005.400.000.000.00
1979Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN432317103.46393051290242.02171049316971178621.308.070.603.614.353.871.21
1980Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN4324395.5642101119325110.012273681055594511.619.980.824.504.835.971.07
1981Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN4325224.021460058047.0412421520160021.307.850.963.833.064.600.80
1982Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE43261482.96342761371216.0174817116981426141.267.250.674.085.923.381.45
1983Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE432717114.293635102010243.1251131116231021607361.459.280.853.775.924.851.57
1984Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE4328455.1515152000094.11116054746583121.6610.590.674.395.535.721.26
1984Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN40281612.69202073000150.112353459391553211.087.360.542.339.283.173.97
1985Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4029883.18202063000130.0119514612441026031.258.240.833.057.063.532.32
1986Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN40305144.64282741010176.21669291189612213111.488.460.924.896.224.691.27
1987Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN403118103.68343461000237.122310697241061749441.398.460.914.026.604.021.64
1988Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN403213143.863232122000226.02329797187014411421.349.240.722.795.733.862.06
1989Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN403316113.66353451010229.02029893186915312621.187.940.712.716.013.852.22
1990Iowa CubsAmerAAACHN-34027.82220000012.218131127120001.9712.791.424.978.539.241.71
1990Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4034025.91550000021.125141421274001.7310.550.845.062.955.910.58
1991Peoria ChiefsMidwACHN-35006.0011000009.012660260011.5612.000.002.006.006.003.00
1991Iowa CubsAmerAAACHN-35129.69320011013.02314142682002.2315.921.384.155.549.691.33
1991Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4035654.1019180001096.2965244445522201.468.940.374.194.844.841.16
1992Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL403616154.47363652000237.125112311820741097271.379.520.762.814.134.661.47
1993Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL403710105.75292830010166.02121121062374801061.7211.491.254.014.346.071.08
1994Louisville RedbirdsAmerAAASLN-38015.82330000017.02514111971002.0013.240.534.763.717.410.78
1994St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN4038646.5216140012067.29353491132264121.8512.371.464.263.467.050.81
1976MLBTotal--LAN----000.0011000005.02000130000.603.600.001.805.400.003.00
1977AAATotal--LAN----3106.4317161010077.0966755763484002.0611.220.827.365.617.830.76
1978AAATotal--LAN----1364.45302762300184.0179101911892999011.478.760.884.504.844.941.08
1978MLBTotal--LAN----000.0020002001.22000100011.8010.800.005.400.000.000.00
1979MLBTotal--LAN----17103.46393051920242.02171049316971178621.308.070.603.614.353.871.21
1980MLBTotal--LAN----395.5642101132195110.012273681055594511.619.980.824.504.835.971.07
1981MLBTotal--LAN----224.021460085047.0412421520160021.307.850.963.833.064.600.80
1982MLBTotal--CLE----1482.96342761731216.0174817116981426141.267.250.674.085.923.381.45
1983MLBTotal--CLE----17114.293635102100243.1251131116231021607361.459.280.853.775.924.851.57
1984MLBTotal--CHN,CLE----2063.64353593000244.22341139916852136331.308.610.593.137.844.162.51
1985MLBTotal--CHN----883.18202063000130.0119514612441026031.258.240.833.057.063.532.32
1986MLBTotal--CHN----5144.64282741100176.21669291189612213111.488.460.924.896.224.691.27
1987MLBTotal--CHN----18103.68343461000237.122310697241061749441.398.460.914.026.604.021.64
1988MLBTotal--CHN----13143.863232122000226.02329797187014411421.349.240.722.795.733.862.06
1989MLBTotal--CHN----16113.66353451100229.02029893186915312621.187.940.712.716.013.852.22
1990AAATotal--CHN----027.82220000012.218131127120001.9712.791.424.978.539.241.71
1990MLBTotal--CHN----025.91550000021.125141421274001.7310.550.845.062.955.910.58
1991A,AAATotal--CHN----128.18430011022.035202028142011.9514.320.823.275.738.181.75
1991MLBTotal--CHN----654.1019180010096.2965244445522201.468.940.374.194.844.841.16
1992MLBTotal--BAL----16154.47363652000237.125112311820741097271.379.520.762.814.134.661.47
1993MLBTotal--BAL----10105.75292830100166.02121121062374801061.7211.491.254.014.346.071.08
1994AAATotal--SLN----015.82330000017.02514111971002.0013.240.534.763.717.410.78
1994MLBTotal--SLN----646.5216140021067.29353491132264121.8512.371.464.263.467.050.81
Tot:MLB (18 yrs)MLB1711394.084573927218653062697.22662132412232361081167910038461.398.880.793.615.604.421.55
Tot:AL (5 yrs)AL61494.37150141265931957.099950746589394549247251.469.390.843.715.164.771.39
Tot:NL (14 yrs)NL110903.923072514613562751740.2166381775814768711307631211.358.600.763.555.844.221.64
Tot:Minors (5 yrs)Minors17215.41565172510312.23532151883017918016021.7010.160.865.155.186.191.01
Tot:AAA (5 yrs)AAA17215.39555072510303.23412091823017717416011.7110.110.895.255.166.190.98
Tot:A (1 yrs)A006.0011000009.012660260011.5612.000.002.006.006.003.00

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1976Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN4820P110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
1979Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN4323P40856213011700120061042793417.247.253.318.571.082.071.3081.0821.5120.0085.00
1980Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN4324P442714000300250300043204.148.207.148.355.074.000.1826.2515.632.500.00
1981Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN4325P141122000200230000021302.182.308.182.490.182.000.25015.3823.081.500.00
1984Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4028P2056314300600218050011763311.250.276.304.580.089.054.3683.1728.579.000.00
1985Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4029P204341000130021002101134819.233.261.302.563.116.069.2734.1720.835.0043.00
1986Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4030P295331120140021314001166038.208.250.302.552.132.094.2563.3321.676.5053.00
1987Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4031P35818125106107190111021910066.148.213.235.448.185.087.1907.0019.002.710.00
1988Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4032P337581250161031814200208566.160.198.267.465.160.107.1903.5321.186.0075.00
1989Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4033P37705102005201019010004129028.143.250.171.421.200.028.19611.1121.111.900.00
1990Iowa CubsAmerAAACHN-34P221100000011000001301.500.667.5001.167.500.0001.00033.3333.331.000.00
1990Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4034P550000000022010000800.000.286.000.286.400.000.00025.0025.001.000.00
1991Iowa CubsAmerAAACHN-35P340000000002000000400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
1991Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4035P203223100200190500143812.094.121.125.246.063.031.1302.6323.689.000.00
1994Louisville RedbirdsAmerAAASLN-38P331000000010010000500.000.250.000.250.333.000.00020.000.000.000.00
1994St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN4038P162303100100060300142612.130.130.174.304.043.044.1760.0023.080.000.00
1976MLBTotal--LAN------110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00NL1976
1977AAATotal--LAN------1700000000000000000000PCL1977
1979MLBTotal--LAN------40856213011700120061042793417.247.253.318.571.082.071.3081.0821.5120.0085.00NL1979
1980MLBTotal--LAN------442714000300250300043204.148.207.148.355.074.000.1826.2515.632.50NL1980
1981MLBTotal--LAN------141122000200230000021302.182.308.182.490.182.000.25015.3823.081.50NL1981
1984MLBTotal--CHN------2056314300600218050011763311.250.276.304.579.089.054.3683.1728.579.00NL1984
1985MLBTotal--CHN------204341000130021002101134819.233.261.302.563.116.070.2734.1720.835.0043.00NL1985
1986MLBTotal--CHN------295331120140021314001166038.208.250.302.552.132.094.2563.3321.676.5053.00NL1986
1987MLBTotal--CHN------35818125106107190111021910066.148.213.235.448.185.086.1907.0019.002.71NL1987
1988MLBTotal--CHN------337581250161031814200208566.160.198.267.464.160.107.1903.5321.186.0075.00NL1988
1989MLBTotal--CHN------37705102005201019010004129028.143.250.171.421.200.029.19611.1121.111.90NL1989
1990AAATotal--CHN------221100000011000001301.500.667.5001.167.500.0001.00033.3333.331.00Amer1990
1990MLBTotal--CHN------550000000022010000800.000.286.000.286.400.000.00025.0025.001.00NL1990
1991AAATotal--CHN------340000000002000000400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.00Amer1991
1991MLBTotal--CHN------203223100200190500143812.094.121.125.246.063.031.1302.6323.689.00NL1991
1994AAATotal--SLN------331000000010010000500.000.250.000.250.333.000.00020.000.000.00Amer1994
1994MLBTotal--SLN------162303100100060300142612.130.130.174.304.043.043.1760.0023.08NL1994
Tot:MLB (13 yrs)MLB31456242102221455403414325450151386572775.181.229.246.474.132.064.2335.1821.774.21140.50
Tot:NL (13 yrs)NL31456242102221455403414325450151386572775.181.229.246.474.132.064.2335.1821.774.21140.50
Tot:Minors (4 yrs)Minors25921000000230100011201.111.273.111.384.222.000.16716.6725.001.50
Tot:AAA (4 yrs)AAA25921000000230100011201.111.273.111.384.222.000.16716.6725.001.50

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1984Chicago CubsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs28113.38200002013.190508100001.286.080.005.406.750.001.25
1987National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar31000.0010000102.01000100001.004.500.004.500.000.000.00
1989National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar330018.0010000101.04220001004.0036.000.000.000.0018.000.00
1989Chicago CubsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs33004.5010000106.05030420001.507.500.006.003.000.000.50
Tot:AllStar (2 Yrs)AllStar006.0000000203.05220101002.0015.000.003.000.006.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (2 Yrs)Playoffs113.72000003019.11408012120001.346.520.005.595.590.001.00
Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1984Chicago CubsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs28261300110002000006612.500.5001.0001.500.500.500.6670.0033.330.0016.67
1987National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar31100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1989National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar33100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1989Chicago CubsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs33120110000000000002210.500.5001.0001.500.500.500.5000.000.000.000.00
Tot:AllStar (2 Yrs)AllStar200000000000000000000
Tot:Playoffs (2 Yrs)Playoffs381410110002000008822.500.5001.0001.500.500.500.6000.0025.008.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1976Los Angeles DodgersNLMLB20P115.0000000010.0000.00.000.000.6100.012
1978Los Angeles DodgersNLMLB22P2-1.2010111001.0000.50.837.471.2100.012
1978Albuquerque DukesPCLAAA22P30--42131282500.8930.80.000.0021.4100.04
1979Los Angeles DodgersNLMLB23P3930242.018240142422380.74191.0001.10.171.5324.197.52
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1976Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN2092702-1Walter Alston, Tom Lasordadnq
1977Albuquerque DukesPCLAAALAN2160784-17Jimmy Williams--dnq
1978Albuquerque DukesPCLAAALAN2278621-30Del Crandall--Co-League Champions
1978Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN2295671-2Tom LasordaLost World Series (Yankees)
1979Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN2379833-40Tom LasordadnqNL-ROY
1980Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN2492712-44Tom Lasordadnq
1981Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN2563470-14Tom LasordaWon World Series (Yankees)
1982Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2678847-34Dave GarciadnqAL-ZOTM
1983Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2770927-36Mike Ferraro, Pat Corralesdnq
1984Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2896651-20Jim FreyLost NLCS (Padres)NL-Cy,NL-ZOTM
1984Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2875876-15Pat Corralesdnq
1985Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2977844-20Jim Frey1,260,000dnq
1986Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3070905-29Gene Michael, Jim Frey, John Vukovich1,530,000dnq
1987Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3176856-35Gene Michael, Frank Lucchesi1,800,000dnqNL-Comeback
1988Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3277854-33Don Zimmer2,070,000dnq
1989Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3393691-37Don Zimmer2,340,000Lost NLCS (Giants)NL-POTW
1990Iowa CubsAmerAAACHN3472740-2Jim Essian--dnq
1990Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3477855-5Don Zimmer1,925,000dnq
1991Peoria ChiefsMidwACHN3562766-1Bill Hayes--dnq
1991Iowa CubsAmerAAACHN3578662-3Jim Essian, Mick Kelleher--dnq
1991Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3577834-20Jim Essian, Don Zimmer, Joe Altobelli2,275,000dnq
1992Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3689733-36Johnny Oates2,400,000dnqAL-Comeback
1993Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3785773-29Johnny Oates2,500,000dnq
1994Louisville RedbirdsAmerAAASLN3874684-3Joe Pettini--Lost in Semi-Finals
1994St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3853613-16Joe Torre250,000dnq
25 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1996Idaho FallsPioRkMinorSDNPitching Coach3834.52824.0dnq
1997San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNBroadcaster7686.469414.0dnq
1997Idaho FallsPioRkMinorSDNPitching Coach3933.54231.0Lost in Semi-Finals
1998San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNBroadcaster9864.60510.0Lost World Series (Yankees)
1999San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNBroadcaster7488.457426.0dnq
2000San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNBroadcaster7686.469521.0dnq
2001San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNBroadcaster7983.488413.0dnq
2002San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNBroadcaster6696.407532.0dnq
2003San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNBroadcaster6498.395536.5dnq
2004San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNBroadcaster8775.53736.0dnq
10 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1994-10-15Granted free agencyNoHist
1994-08-11Activated from Disabled ListSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1994-07-23DL - Strained right shoulderSt. Louis CardinalsNoInjury
1994-05-25Activated from Disabled ListSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1994-04-26DL - Strained hamstringSt. Louis CardinalsNoInjury
1994-01-31Signed to Minor League contractSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1993-11-01Granted free agencyNoHist
1993-09-21Activated from Disabled ListBaltimore OriolesNoHist
1993-08-23DL - Torn cartilage in left knee + SurgeryBaltimore OriolesNoInjury
1992-11-23Signed to #-year contract for 1992-1992 ($0m) [Free Agent]Baltimore OriolesNoHist
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Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985Chicago Cubs291,260,000217371,57160,000
1986Chicago Cubs301,530,000115412,52060,000
1987Chicago Cubs311,800,000112412,45462,500
1988Chicago Cubs322,070,00017438,72962,500
1989Chicago Cubs332,340,00018497,25468,000
1990Chicago Cubs341,925,000234597,537100,000
1991Chicago Cubs352,275,000479851,492100,000
1992Baltimore Orioles362,400,00031161,028,667109,000
1993Baltimore Orioles372,500,00041301,076,089109,000
1994St. Louis Cardinals38250,000174661,168,263109,000
10 season(s)$18,350,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
43
Walks
38
Hittable
43
SO/BB
37
vsPower
43
Hitting
35
Durability
63
Team
.508

[Career Highlights]

[1974]  Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in Round #1 (#21) out of Van Horn (Independence,MO) ... Signing Scout: Jerry Cunningham
[1976]  Played for Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB)
[1977]  Played for Albuquerque Dukes (AAA) ... Finished top 10 in PCL in Losses
[1978]  Played for Albuquerque Dukes (AAA) ... Played for Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in PCL in Wins, Games Started, Shutouts, Innings PItched, Hits Allowed, Earned Runs Allowed, Home Runs Allowed, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts
[1979]  Played for Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) ... Played for Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) ... Finished 1st in NL-ROY voting with 20 points ... National League Rookie of the Year ... Finished top 10 in NL in Wins, Innings PItched, Runs Allowed, Walks Allowed, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings
[1980]  Played for Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) ... Played for Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB)
[1981]  Played for Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) ... Played for Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB)
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