Frank Sullivan
Born: 1/23/1930 in Hollywood, CA, USA
Died: 1/19/2016 in Lihue, HI, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-07-31 | Final Game: 1963-06-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Franklin Leal Sullivan
Biography
Frank Sullivan was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1953 to 1963. Born in 1930, Sullivan made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by both competitive pitching and offensive prowess. Over his ten-year career, he recorded a win-loss record of 97-100 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.6. Known for his resilience on the mound, he struck out 959 batters and notched 18 saves, demonstrating his ability to close out games effectively.
Sullivan earned recognition as an All-Star on two occasions, showcasing his talent among his peers during a time when the game was transitioning into a more modern era of baseball. His contributions were significant in an age where pitching staffs were becoming increasingly specialized, paving the way for future generations of pitchers who would follow in his footsteps. Despite finishing his career with a slightly below .500 record, his impact on the game and his status as a durable and skilled pitcher remain noteworthy in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 100 | 351 | 219 | 73 | 15 | 18 | 1732.0 | 1702 | 692 | 148 | 559 | 959 | 3.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 24 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 5.61 | -33.1 |
| 1954 | BOS | AL | 15 | 12 | 36 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 206.3 | 185 | 72 | 66 | 124 | 3.14 | 2803.4 |
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 18 | 13 | 35 | 35 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 260.0 | 235 | 84 | 100 | 129 | 2.91 | 2030.9 |
| 1956 | BOS | AL | 14 | 7 | 34 | 33 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 242.0 | 253 | 92 | 82 | 116 | 3.42 | 1631.9 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 14 | 11 | 31 | 30 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 240.7 | 206 | 73 | 48 | 127 | 2.73 | 5583.1 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 13 | 9 | 32 | 29 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 199.3 | 216 | 79 | 49 | 103 | 3.57 | 4436.1 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 9 | 11 | 30 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 177.7 | 172 | 78 | 67 | 107 | 3.95 | 332.3 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 6 | 16 | 40 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 153.7 | 164 | 87 | 52 | 98 | 5.10 | 1659.8 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 3 | 16 | 49 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 159.3 | 161 | 76 | 55 | 114 | 4.29 | 836.9 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 4 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 33.3 | 33 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 3.24 | -337.2 |
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 38 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 6.26 | -332.2 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.0 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5.73 | -256.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | 529 | 36 | 76 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 30 | 160 | 0.144 | 0.189 | 0.164 | 0.353 | -3956.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | BOS | AL | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | BOS | AL | 36 | 68 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0.103 | -666.2 |
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 35 | 89 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 0.112 | -911.7 |
| 1956 | BOS | AL | 34 | 85 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.141 | -844.7 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 31 | 79 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 0.165 | -629.0 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 32 | 67 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0.164 | -489.1 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 30 | 60 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.200 | -416.2 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 40 | 40 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 49 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0.152 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 351 | 219 | 121 | 275 | 9 | 30 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | BOS | P | 14 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | BOS | P | 36 | 26 | 12 | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| 1955 | BOS | P | 35 | 35 | 22 | 41 | 1 | 5 |
| 1956 | BOS | P | 34 | 33 | 16 | 37 | 1 | 5 |
| 1957 | BOS | P | 31 | 30 | 17 | 48 | 1 | 5 |
| 1958 | BOS | P | 32 | 29 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 5 |
| 1959 | BOS | P | 30 | 26 | 15 | 20 | 2 | 4 |
| 1960 | BOS | P | 40 | 22 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | PHI | P | 49 | 18 | 10 | 34 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | MIN | P | 21 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | PHI | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | MIN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 351 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 24th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |