Denny Sullivan
Born: 9/28/1882 in Hillsboro, WI, USA
Died: 6/2/1956 in West Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1905-04-22 | Final Game: 1909-09-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10"
Full name: Dennis William Sullivan
Biography
Denny Sullivan, born in 1882, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1905 to 1909, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded play that would emerge in later years. Sullivan appeared in 255 games as a position player, where he showcased his skills primarily as an outfielder. He finished his career with a batting average of .239, accumulating 221 hits, including one home run and 51 RBIs. Notably, he demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 20 stolen bases throughout his tenure.
Sullivan's playing style reflected the fundamentals of the time, emphasizing contact hitting and base-running as key components of offensive strategy. His contributions were part of a larger narrative in baseball history, as the game evolved to embrace more dynamic styles of play. While his individual statistics may not place him among the most prominent names in baseball history, Denny Sullivan's role as a player during a pivotal era in the sportโs development remains a significant aspect of his legacy.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 925 | 106 | 221 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 51 | 20 | 59 | 103 | 0.239 | 0.296 | 0.286 | 0.582 | -373.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | WSN | AL | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 144 | 551 | 73 | 135 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 16 | 44 | 59 | 0.245 | -70.8 |
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 101 | 355 | 33 | 85 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 14 | 37 | 0.239 | -303.0 |
| 1908 | CLE | AL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | -303.0 |
| 1909 | CLE | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 247 | 241 | 495 | 33 | 12 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | WS1 | OF | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | BOS | OF | 143 | 142 | 296 | 16 | 8 | 3 |
| 1908 | BOS | OF | 97 | 95 | 194 | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| 1908 | CLE | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | CLE | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 234 |
| Right Field | 5 |