Suter Sullivan
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1899)
Suter Sullivan was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1899 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cleveland Spiders, a span of 2 seasons. In 169 career games, he hit .240 with 148 hits and 67 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
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 4/19/1925 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-07-24
- Last Game
- 1899-10-15
Full name: Suter Grant Sullivan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 617 | 47 | 148 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 67 | 17 | 38 | 29 | .240 | .298 | .280 | .578 | -1,670 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career SLG .280 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career OPS .578 vs. league average .696 across their career seasons — 16.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | SLN | NL | 42 | 144 | 10 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 19 | .222 | .270 (-18%) | .333 (-10%) | .347 (-30%) | .680 (-20%) | -403.8 |
| 1899 | CL4 | NL | 127 | 473 | 37 | 116 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 55 | 16 | 25 | 10 | .245 | .282 (-13%) | .343 (-13%) | .366 (-20%) | .710 (-17%) | -1266.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 169 | 617 | 47 | 148 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 67 | 17 | 38 | 29 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -1,670 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1.50 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (170 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 199 | 17 | 50 | 0 | 26 | .251 |
| Away | 114 | 419 | 30 | 98 | 0 | 41 | .234 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 6.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-10-15 | CL4 | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-15 | CL4 | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-14 | CL4 | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-12 | CL4 | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-08 | CL4 | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-07 | CL4 | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-01 | CL4 | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899-09-30 | CL4 | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-24 | CL4 | LS3 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-23 | CL4 | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-09-04 | STL | LS3 | — | 6.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 8 | 0 | 18 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| 3B | 101 | 0 | 110 | 237 | 23 | 21 |
| OF | 30 | 0 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 26 | 0 | 54 | 64 | 16 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | SLN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1898 | SLN | OF | 10 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | SLN | SS | 23 | 0 | 52 | 60 | 16 | 6 |
| 1899 | CL4 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | CL4 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899 | CL4 | 3B | 101 | 0 | 110 | 237 | 23 | 21 |
| 1899 | CL4 | OF | 20 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1899 | CL4 | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 101 |
| Shortstop | 26 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 30 |
Suter Sullivan: the record in brief
July 24, 1898 and October 15, 1899 bracket Suter Sullivan's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Sullivan played for the St. Louis Browns (1898) and the Cleveland Spiders (1899). Sullivan, born on October 14, 1872, in Baltimore, MD, USA, is listed as a third baseman. Size on record: 6 feet, 0 inches and 170 pounds. Sullivan died on April 19, 1925, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Suter Sullivan was the playing name; the full given name is Suter Grant.
In 169 games and 617 at bats, Sullivan batted .240 with 148 hits, adding 67 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .298 clip and slugging .280, Sullivan finished with a .578 OPS. Over the seasons Sullivan played, league hitters batted .277; the .240 career figure is 13.3% below that. The highest hit total in a season was 116, in 1899. The RBI column peaks at 55 in 1899. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .245 in 1899, did not top the league's .282.
Frequently Asked Questions about Suter Sullivan
- What years did Suter Sullivan play?
- Suter Sullivan played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1899.
- Was Suter Sullivan a pitcher?
- No. Suter Sullivan was a position player (Third Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Suter Sullivan hit?
- Suter Sullivan hit 0 career home runs with 148 hits.
- What teams did Suter Sullivan play for?
- Suter Sullivan played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1898) and the Cleveland Spiders (1899).
- What were Suter Sullivan's career stats?
- In 169 games, Suter Sullivan had 148 hits, 67 RBI, 47 runs, and 17 stolen bases, with a .240 batting average.
- What position did Suter Sullivan play?
- Suter Sullivan played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Suter Sullivan and how much did he weigh?
- Suter Sullivan was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Suter Sullivan's career batting average?
- Suter Sullivan batted .240 over his career, with 148 hits in 617 at bats.
- How many RBI did Suter Sullivan have?
- Suter Sullivan drove in 67 runs in his career.
- What was Suter Sullivan's career ERA?
- Suter Sullivan finished with a 1.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- Is Suter Sullivan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Suter Sullivan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.