John Sullivan
Born: 1/3/1941 in Somerville, NJ, USA
Died: 6/1/2023 in Wayland, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-09-20 | Final Game: 1968-08-07
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: John Peter Sullivan
Biography
John Sullivan, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1968. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 116 games, where he compiled a batting average of .228. Sullivan recorded a total of 59 hits, which included 2 home runs and 18 runs batted in (RBIs). Notably, he did not register any stolen bases during his time in the league.
Sullivan's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by changes in playing style and the advent of more powerful hitters. Though his statistics may not reflect the prolific output of some contemporaries, he contributed to his teams with his steady presence on the field. His journey through the majors exemplifies the experiences of many players who competed during a time when the game was evolving, serving as a reminder of the diverse paths within baseball history. Sullivan's legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's past, as he navigated the challenges and opportunities of the 1960s baseball landscape.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 259 | 9 | 59 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 45 | 0.228 | 0.282 | 0.270 | 0.552 | -578.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | DET | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | DET | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | DET | AL | 34 | 86 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 0.267 | 22.6 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 65 | 147 | 4 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 0.218 | -601.0 |
| 1968 | PHI | NL | 12 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 98 | 61 | 401 | 37 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | DET | C | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | DET | C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | DET | C | 29 | 26 | 163 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | NYN | C | 57 | 29 | 201 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968 | PHI | C | 8 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 97 |