Joe Sullivan
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1893-1896)
Joe Sullivan was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1896 for the Washington Nationals, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 4 seasons. In 415 career games, he hit .299 with 495 hits, 11 home runs, and 227 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
- Shortstop
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 178 lb
- Died
- 11/2/1897 in Charlestown, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1893-04-27
- Last Game
- 1896-09-26
Full name: Joseph Daniel Sullivan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 415 | 1,656 | 289 | 495 | 45 | 29 | 11 | 227 | 51 | 117 | 80 | .299 | .362 | .381 | .743 | -368 |
Career AVG .299 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .362 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .381 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .743 vs. league average .764 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | WAS | NL | 128 | 508 | 72 | 134 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 64 | 7 | 36 | 24 | .264 | .279 (-6%) | .356 (-10%) | .379 (-6%) | .735 (-7%) | -720.5 |
| 1894 | WAS | NL | 17 | 60 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | .250 | .309 (-19%) | .379 (-6%) | .435 (-31%) | .814 (-19%) | -180.4 |
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 77 | 312 | 65 | 110 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 63 | 12 | 24 | 10 | .353 | .309 (+14%) | .379 (+8%) | .435 (+7%) | .814 (+7%) | -180.4 |
| 1895 | PHI | NL | 94 | 373 | 75 | 126 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 50 | 15 | 24 | 20 | .338 | .296 (+14%) | .361 (+9%) | .399 (-3%) | .761 (+3%) | 342.3 |
| 1896 | PHI | NL | 48 | 191 | 45 | 48 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 9 | 18 | 12 | .251 | .290 (-13%) | .354 (-2%) | .387 (-12%) | .741 (-7%) | -174.0 |
| 1896 | SLN | NL | 51 | 212 | 25 | 62 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 5 | 9 | 12 | .292 | .290 (+1%) | .354 (-1%) | .387 (-7%) | .741 (-4%) | -174.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 415 | 1,656 | 289 | 495 | 45 | 29 | 11 | 227 | 51 | 117 | 80 | .299 | — | — | — | — | -1,087 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 15 | 0 | 30 | 42 | 6 | 1 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 97 | 0 | 193 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| SS | 302 | 0 | 609 | 910 | 224 | 102 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | WAS | SS | 128 | 0 | 233 | 396 | 102 | 34 |
| 1894 | WAS | 2B | 8 | 0 | 18 | 27 | 5 | 1 |
| 1894 | WAS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1894 | WAS | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1894 | WAS | SS | 6 | 0 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 1894 | PHI | SS | 77 | 0 | 176 | 229 | 52 | 34 |
| 1895 | PHI | OF | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | PHI | SS | 89 | 0 | 182 | 270 | 62 | 32 |
| 1896 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | PHI | OF | 45 | 0 | 99 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1896 | PHI | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1896 | SLN | 2B | 7 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1896 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | SLN | OF | 45 | 0 | 81 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 302 |
| Left Field | 56 |
| Center Field | 39 |
| Right Field | 2 |
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Joe Sullivan: the record in brief
Joe Sullivan's major league career runs from a debut on April 27, 1893 to a final game on September 26, 1896. Sullivan played for the Washington Senators (1893 through 1894), the Philadelphia Phillies (1894 to 1896), and the St. Louis Browns (1896). The bio lists Sullivan's primary position as shortstop. Sullivan is listed at 5'10" and 178 pounds. The birth record reads January 6, 1870, in Charlestown, MA, USA. The bio records the death on November 2, 1897, in Charlestown, MA, USA. Sullivan's full given name, per the bio, is Joseph Daniel Sullivan.
In 415 games and 1,656 at bats, Sullivan batted .299 with 495 hits, along with 11 home runs, 227 runs batted in, and 51 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .362 and the slugging percentage .381, for an OPS of .743. The .299 career average is close to the .294 the league hit across the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 134, in 1893. The RBI column peaks at 64 in 1893. In 1894, a season of regular play, Sullivan hit .353 while the league hit .309.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Sullivan
- What years did Joe Sullivan play?
- Joe Sullivan played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1896.
- Was Joe Sullivan a pitcher?
- No. Joe Sullivan was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Joe Sullivan hit?
- Joe Sullivan hit 11 career home runs with 495 hits.
- What teams did Joe Sullivan play for?
- Joe Sullivan played for 3 teams: the Washington Senators (1893–1894), the Philadelphia Phillies (1894–1896), and the St. Louis Browns (1896).
- What were Joe Sullivan's career stats?
- In 415 games, Joe Sullivan had 495 hits, 11 home runs, 227 RBI, 289 runs, and 51 stolen bases, with a .299 batting average.
- What position did Joe Sullivan play?
- Joe Sullivan played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Sullivan and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Sullivan was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 178 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Sullivan hit each season?
- Joe Sullivan's home runs by season: 2 in 1893, 3 in 1894, 2 in 1895, and 4 in 1896. His most in one season was 4, in 1896.
- What was Joe Sullivan's career batting average?
- Joe Sullivan batted .299 over his career, with 495 hits in 1,656 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Sullivan have?
- Joe Sullivan drove in 227 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Sullivan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Sullivan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.