Jim Sullivan
Born: 4/5/1894 in Mine Run, VA, USA
Died: 2/10/1972 in Burtonsville, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-09-27 | Final Game: 1923-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: James Richard Sullivan
Biography
Jim Sullivan, born in 1894, played professional baseball during the early 1920s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. His career spanned from 1921 to 1923, during which he appeared in 25 games as a position player. Although he faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .056, he contributed to his teams with a total of 1 hit and 1 run batted in (RBI).
Sullivan's time in Major League Baseball was brief, and he is often remembered as a role player during an era when the sport was beginning to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. Despite his limited statistical output, his presence in the league during this transformative time reflects the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the sport's evolution in the early 20th century. While he may not have achieved the statistical success of many of his contemporaries, Jim Sullivan’s career serves as a reminder of the countless players who helped shape the game of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 73.3 | 106 | 45 | 3 | 37 | 27 | 5.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 3.18 | 270.5 |
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51.3 | 76 | 31 | 25 | 15 | 5.44 | -830.7 |
| 1923 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 14.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.056 | 0.150 | 0.056 | 0.206 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 20 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | CLE | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 25 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | PHA | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 1923 | CLE | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |