During his 13-year career in the major leagues, Sutherland compiled a .243 batting average but became known for his finesse in turning the double play. He led the National League\'s second basemen with 110 double plays turned during the 1969 season. In 1969, he also scored the first run in franchise history for the Montreal Expos and recorded the first putout in a regular season major league game played in Canada. Sutherland\'s career included stints with the Philadelphia Phillies (1966–68), Montreal Expos (1969–71), Houston Astros (1972–73), Detroit Tigers (1974–76), Milwaukee Brewers (1976), San Diego Padres (1977) and St. Louis Cardinals (1978).\n', '

Sutherland was born in Glendale, California, in 1944. His father, Ralph Sutherland, was a left-handed pitcher in minor league baseball in the 1930s and 1940s. His older brother, Darrell Sutherland, was a right-handed pitcher for the New York Mets from 1964 to 1966.\n', '

Sutherland attended Glendale High School and the University of Southern California. He played college baseball and was selected as an All-American while playing for the USC Trojans baseball team under head coach Rod Dedeaux. In October 1964, Sutherland played on the American team during a 20-game baseball exhibition at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.\n', '

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