Ezra Sutton was a professional baseball player who had a successful career spanning nearly two decades. He began his career in the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players, the first professional baseball league, and was a member of the Boston Red Stockings, the first professional baseball team. He was a versatile player, playing both infield and outfield positions.

Sutton was known for his strong hitting and fielding abilities. He was a consistent hitter, batting over .300 in seven of his nine seasons in the National Association. He was also a reliable fielder, leading the league in fielding percentage in 1872 and 1873. He was also known for his speed on the base paths, leading the league in stolen bases in 1872 and 1873.

Sutton was also a leader on the field. He was the captain of the Boston Red Stockings in 1872 and 1873, and was a key member of the team that won the first professional baseball championship in 1872. He was also a leader off the field, serving as the president of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players in 1875.

Sutton's career ended in 1888, when he retired from professional baseball. He finished his career with a .303 batting average, 1,039 hits, and 462 stolen bases. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971, and is remembered as one of the greatest players of the 19th century.

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