Haywood Sullivan, baseball player, 1955-1963

Haywood Sullivan

Born: 12/15/1930 in Donalsonville, GA, USA

Died: 2/12/2003 in Fort Myers, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-09-20 | Final Game: 1963-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Haywood Cooper Sullivan

Biography

Haywood Sullivan was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1955 until his retirement in 1963. Primarily playing as a position player, Sullivan appeared in 312 games throughout his career. He recorded 192 hits, including 13 home runs, and tallied 87 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .226. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also recorded 2 stolen bases, showcasing a modest speed on the basepaths. Sullivan's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the gradual integration of players and the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his consistent presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for during the late 1950s and early 1960s. His journey through the major leagues reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era, particularly as competition increased and the game continued to evolve.

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 0.226 0.312 0.318 0.631 -1513.9

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by 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