Cory Sullivan
Born: 8/20/1979 in Tulsa, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-04-04 | Final Game: 2010-06-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Biography
Cory Sullivan was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2010. A versatile position player, Sullivan played a total of 476 games during his career, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. He finished his time in the league with a batting average of .271, accumulating 305 hits and 97 RBIs. Known for his speed on the base paths, Sullivan also recorded 32 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game not only with his bat but also with his agility.
Sullivan's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on speed and athleticism. He contributed to teams with a blend of solid hitting and defensive capabilities, making him a valuable asset during his tenure. While he may not have been a household name, Sullivan's work ethic and performance in the outfield left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike, marking him as a notable figure in the early 2000s baseball landscape.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 476 | 1127 | 156 | 305 | 50 | 22 | 10 | 97 | 32 | 94 | 253 | 0.271 | 0.327 | 0.381 | 0.708 | -1388.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | COL | NL | 139 | 378 | 64 | 111 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 12 | 28 | 83 | 0.294 | -197.7 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 126 | 386 | 47 | 103 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 30 | 10 | 32 | 100 | 0.267 | -599.7 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 72 | 140 | 19 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 0.286 | -122.2 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 18 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 64 | 136 | 17 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 22 | 0.250 | -105.8 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 57 | 64 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0.188 | -363.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NLDS2 | COL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 2007 | WS | COL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 2007 | NLCS | COL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 352 | 241 | 599 | 15 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | COL | OF | 114 | 83 | 211 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 | COL | OF | 114 | 92 | 225 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | COL | OF | 52 | 24 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | COL | OF | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYN | OF | 44 | 32 | 68 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | HOU | OF | 17 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 78 |
| Center Field | 260 |
| Right Field | 19 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | HOU | NL | $700,000 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | $335,000 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | $316,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,351,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress College | Cypress | CA | 1998, 1999 |
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | NC | 2000, 2001 |