William Sullivan
Born: 3/12/1864 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 9/27/1911 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-05-29 | Final Game: 1884-05-29
Full name: William F. Sullivan
Biography
William Sullivan, born in 1864, was a professional baseball pitcher whose brief career spanned a single day on May 29, 1884. Sullivan made a notable yet fleeting impact in the early days of Major League Baseball, which was characterized by the tail end of the deadball era—a time when the game was still evolving and establishing its identity.
During his one-game career, Sullivan recorded a perfect win-loss record of 1-0, bolstered by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5 and three strikeouts. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his contributions during that lone appearance reflect the competitive spirit and determination that characterized players of his time. Sullivan remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who contributed to the sport's development during its formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SLU | UA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SLU | UA | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SLU | P | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | SLU | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |