Joe Sullivan, baseball player, 1935-1941

Joe Sullivan

Born: 9/26/1910 in Mason City, IL, USA

Died: 4/8/1985 in Sequim, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-20 | Final Game: 1941-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Biography

Joe Sullivan, born in 1910, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1941. Throughout his career, he established himself as a reliable left-handed arm, known for his competitive spirit and ability to deliver in crucial moments. Sullivan's career record stood at 30 wins and 37 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.01. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 216 strikeouts and notched 5 saves, contributing to his teams with both starting and relief appearances. Sullivan's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more power-oriented game. Despite the challenges of competing in an evolving landscape, Sullivan's skill set allowed him to carve out a respectable niche as a pitcher. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected a dedication to the craft of pitching, and he remains a notable figure for those studying the history of baseball in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
30 37 150 55 20 0 5 588.0 601 262 25 298 216 4.01 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
152 208 14 43 3 0 0 15 1 9 35 0.207 0.240 0.221 0.461 -533.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 150 0 31 115 8 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 150