Charlie Sullivan
Born: 5/23/1903 in Yadkin Valley, NC, USA
Died: 5/28/1935 in Maiden, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-04-21 | Final Game: 1931-09-22
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Charles Edward Sullivan
Biography
Charlie Sullivan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1931. Born in 1903, Sullivan made his debut during an era marked by a transition in the game, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace more offensive play. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 4-9 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.78.
Sullivan was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 68 strikeouts. He also contributed to his teams with 5 saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Sullivan's role during this transformative time in baseball history contributed to the evolving strategies on the mound. His career spanned a period that laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, influencing the way the game was played in the years that followed.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 | 74 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 201.0 | 239 | 129 | 16 | 105 | 68 | 5.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 6.57 | -334.4 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 1 | 5 | 40 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 93.7 | 112 | 68 | 53 | 38 | 6.53 | -2049.9 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 3 | 2 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 95.0 | 109 | 52 | 46 | 28 | 4.93 | -1712.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 52 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.212 | 0.255 | 0.269 | 0.524 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | DET | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 40 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.292 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 31 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 74 | 0 | 8 | 43 | 3 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1930 | DET | P | 40 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 1931 | DET | P | 31 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 74 |