By almost all measures, Sutton had his two best seasons in  and  – he collected 203 runs and 296 hits during those seasons. On May 8, 1871, Sutton hit the first home run in professional baseball history for the Cleveland Forest Citys against the Chicago White Stockings.
Sutton had his two most successful seasons in  and  – he amassed 203 runs and 296 hits during those years. On May 8, 1871, Sutton hit the first home run in professional baseball history for the Cleveland Forest Citys against the Chicago White Stockings.