Jim Sullivan
Born: 4/25/1867 in Charlestown, MA, USA
Died: 11/29/1901 in Roxbury, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1891-04-22 | Final Game: 1898-05-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Daniel James Sullivan
Biography
Jim Sullivan was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1891 to 1898. Born in 1867, Sullivan played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the Deadball Era to the more dynamic styles that would emerge in the following decades. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 26 wins and 28 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit and determination on the mound.
Sullivan finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5 and achieved 97 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters effectively. He also recorded 3 saves, contributing to his teams in critical moments. Despite not being among the most dominant pitchers of his time, Sullivan's contributions to the game during the late 19th century reflected the evolving strategies of pitching and the growing popularity of baseball as America's pastime. His legacy remains as part of the tapestry of early professional baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 28 | 70 | 57 | 46 | 2 | 3 | 514.0 | 621 | 257 | 26 | 171 | 97 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 81.00 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4.00 | 0.0 |
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 11 | 9 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 178.3 | 231 | 94 | 58 | 45 | 4.74 | -1291.8 |
| 1896 | BSN | NL | 11 | 12 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 225.3 | 268 | 101 | 68 | 33 | 4.03 | -2235.0 |
| 1897 | BSN | NL | 4 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 89.0 | 91 | 39 | 26 | 17 | 3.94 | 623.0 |
| 1898 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 19 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 12.00 | -776.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 213 | 26 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 44 | 0.192 | 0.229 | 0.235 | 0.463 | -1073.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 22 | 85 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 0.176 | -612.4 |
| 1896 | BSN | NL | 31 | 88 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.216 | -460.9 |
| 1897 | BSN | NL | 13 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1898 | BSN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 70 | 0 | 16 | 99 | 16 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL6 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | BSN | P | 21 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| 1895 | BSN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1896 | BSN | P | 31 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| 1897 | BSN | P | 13 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1898 | BSN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 70 |
| Right Field | 1 |