Career

Sudhoff batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Saint Louis, Missouri. Predictably, Sudhoff created a controversy when he jumped from the National League Cardinals to the American League Browns, becoming the first to play for all Saint Louis clubs.

At 5 ft 7 in (170 m), 165 lb he was a consistent pitcher who averaged 247 innings and 24 complete games in eight full seasons, with career-highs of 315 and 35 in 1898.

He was at his best in 1903, going 21–15 with a 2.27 earned run average and five shutouts. His highlights include a pitching duel with Chief Bender of the Philadelphia Athletics in 1904, during ten innings, without either team scoring.

The game ended in a 0–0 tie after being suspended by poor light conditions. In a ten-season career, Sudhoff posted a 103–135 record with 520 strikeouts and a 3.56 European Research Area in 2086-2081/3 innings.

Sudhoff died in Saint Louis, Missouri, at age 42.