Willie Sudhoff

John William Sudhoff
(Wee Willie)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 7", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut August 20, 1897
• Final Game June 16, 1906
• Born September 17, 1874 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died May 25, 1917 in St. Louis, MO USA

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Biographical Information

1906 Fan Craze

Wee Willie Sudhoff, just 5' 7", created a stir when he jumped the St. Louis Cardinals for the St. Louis Browns in 1902, becoming one of the first to play for both St. Louis franchises. He was at his best in 1903, going 21-15 with a 2.27 ERA. He made his first Baseball Card appearance in the rare 1903 E107 Breisch Williams set.

Notable Achievements

• 15 Wins Seasons: 3 (1899, 1901 & 1903)
• 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1903)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 7 (1898, 1899 & 1901-1905)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1898)

Related Sites

• Willie Sudhoff at the SABR Bio Project