Brent Sutton

​

New York Bombers (2000-2002)
In the 2000 Inaugural Draft, Sutton was drafted in the fifth round by the New York Bombers. An excellent hitter, Sutton was selected as the leadoff hitter in the Bombers lineup for the season. He managed to hit .344 in a league high 180 AB. Sutton developed a significant popularity when he had a 17 games hitting streak spanning from July 1st to July 22nd. However, Sutton suffered from a strained back during the Championship Series that prevented him from playing.

Sutton continued to play with the New York Bombers in 2001. He significantly improved his numbers compared with last year. He hit for .345, with 4 home runs and 22 RBI. His performances alone weren't enough to put New York in the playoffs and he decided to remain with the Bombers at the end of the season.

In 2002, Sutton's batting abilities declined a lot. He fell below .300 for the first time in his career, hitting .259. After New York fans were used to great performances by Sutton at the plate, a rabid fan campaign was launched to ask for his departure, especially with his high salary. They ultimately got the better and New York didn't offer an extension to their former star player.

Second chance with the Sunbirds (2003-
The Miami Sunbirds quickly seized the chance to sign the reliable second baseman, hooking him up with a two-year deal.

Awards
1X ABA Champion (2000)

1X ABA Silver Slugger Award at 2B (2000)