Mike Sullivan

Born: 3/10/1860 in Webster, MA, USA

Died: 6/16/1929 in Webster, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-04-26 | Final Game: 1888-06-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Sullivan

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Biography

Mike Sullivan was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who played during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the early development of baseball as a major American sport. His career spanned from 1888 to June 20, 1888, during which he participated in 28 games. Sullivan established himself as a solid position player, finishing his brief career with a batting average of .277, which highlighted his ability to hit effectively. He recorded 31 hits, including one home run, and drove in 19 runs, showcasing his role as a productive offensive contributor. In addition to his hitting prowess, Sullivan demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 10 stolen bases during his time in the league. Though his career was short-lived, Sullivan's performance in those 28 games contributed to the evolving narrative of baseball in the 1880s, an era marked by the transition from the game's early amateur roots to a more organized professional sport. His contributions, while limited in scope, reflected the growing competitiveness and skill level of players during the formative years of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	112	20	31	5	6	1	19	10	3	25	0.277	0.296	0.455	0.751	281.2

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .239 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .455 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +42.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.751 vs. league average 0.611 across their career seasons — +23.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1888	PH4	AA	28	112	20	31	5	6	1	19	10	3	25	0.277	.238 (+16%)	.290 (+2%)	.319 (+42%)	.610 (+23%)	281.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	10	0	12	18	12	0
OF	18	0	22	1	8	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1888	PH4	3B	10	0	12	18	12	0
1888	PH4	OF	18	0	22	1	8	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	10
Left Field	16
Right Field	2