Gary Sutherland

Gary Sutherland was an infielder who played for the USA at the 1964 Olympics in the demonstration baseball tournament. Sutherland played in college at the University of Southern California. He signed a free agent contract after the Olympics with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Sutherland played 13 seasons in the majors, starting with the Phillies from 1966-68. He then played for the Montreal Expos in 1969-71 and was known for having scored the first run in Expos franchise history. Sutherland later played for the Houston Astros (1972-73), Detroit Tigers (1974-76), Milwaukee Brewers (1976), San Diego Padres (1977) and St. Louis Cardinals (1978). He batted .243 in his Major League career, but was known for his prowess as an infielder, particularly in turning double plays.

Sutherland became a professional baseball scout. From 1999-2011 he was a special assistant to the general manager of the Los Angeles Angels and was in charge of the Angels’ scouting.