Haywood Sullivan
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1955-1963)
Haywood Sullivan was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1963 for the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Athletics, a span of 9 seasons. In 312 career games, he hit .226 with 192 hits, 13 home runs, and 87 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- Died
- 2/12/2003 in Fort Myers, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1955-09-20
- Last Game
- 1963-06-30
Full name: Haywood Cooper Sullivan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | 851 | 94 | 192 | 30 | 5 | 13 | 87 | 2 | 109 | 140 | .226 | .312 | .318 | .631 | -1,337 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.
Career OPS .631 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 52 | 124 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 24 | .161 | .255 (-37%) | .323 (-21%) | .387 (-38%) | .711 (-30%) | -572.8 |
| 1961 | KC1 | AL | 117 | 331 | 42 | 80 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 1 | 46 | 45 | .242 | .258 (-6%) | .328 (+2%) | .399 (-11%) | .727 (-5%) | -203.2 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 95 | 274 | 33 | 68 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 31 | 54 | .248 | .257 (-4%) | .326 (avg) | .393 (-16%) | .719 (-9%) | -330.4 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 40 | 113 | 9 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 15 | .212 | .246 (-14%) | .308 (-3%) | .371 (-24%) | .680 (-14%) | -230.3 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 312 | 851 | 94 | 192 | 30 | 5 | 13 | 87 | 2 | 109 | 140 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -1,337 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (312 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 158 | 424 | 51 | 104 | 6 | 44 | .245 |
| Away | 154 | 427 | 43 | 88 | 7 | 43 | .206 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-06-30 | KC1 | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-06-29 | KC1 | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-06-28 | KC1 | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-06-27 | KC1 | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-06-25 | KC1 | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963-06-24 | KC1 | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-06-23 | KC1 | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-06-19 | KC1 | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963-06-18 | KC1 | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963-06-16 | KC1 | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 17 | 10 | 103 | 12 | 2 | 12 |
| C | 274 | 234 | 1314 | 92 | 21 | 17 |
| OF | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | BOS | C | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | BOS | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | BOS | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | BOS | C | 50 | 41 | 237 | 13 | 2 | 5 |
| 1961 | KC1 | 1B | 16 | 10 | 101 | 12 | 2 | 12 |
| 1961 | KC1 | C | 88 | 78 | 387 | 32 | 7 | 7 |
| 1961 | KC1 | OF | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | C | 94 | 80 | 447 | 31 | 10 | 2 |
| 1963 | KC1 | C | 37 | 33 | 226 | 15 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 274 |
| First Base | 18 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Haywood Sullivan
- What years did Haywood Sullivan play?
- Haywood Sullivan played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1963.
- Was Haywood Sullivan a pitcher?
- No. Haywood Sullivan was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Haywood Sullivan hit?
- Haywood Sullivan hit 13 career home runs with 192 hits.
- What was Haywood Sullivan's career batting average?
- Haywood Sullivan batted .226 over his career, with 192 hits in 851 at bats.
- How many RBI did Haywood Sullivan have?
- Haywood Sullivan drove in 87 runs in his career.
- Is Haywood Sullivan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Haywood Sullivan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.