Sean O'Sullivan, baseball player, 2009-2016

Sean O'Sullivan

Born: 9/1/1987 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-06-16 | Final Game: 2016-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Sean Daniel O'Sullivan

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Biography

Sean O'Sullivan, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2009 to 2016. He made his debut on June 16, 2009, showcasing a blend of size and power on the mound that was characteristic of his playing style. Throughout his career, O'Sullivan played for several teams, including the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Kansas City Royals. He was known for his ability to throw strikes, but he faced challenges with consistency, finishing his career with a record of 13-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.01. O'Sullivan's tenure in the league coincided with an era of heightened offensive production, where pitchers often had to navigate a landscape dominated by powerful hitters. Over his career, he recorded 158 strikeouts, though he did not register any saves. Despite the ups and downs of his career, O'Sullivan's contributions to his teams and the experiences he gained in the major leagues reflect the journey of many players who aspire to leave their mark in the world of baseball. After retiring from professional play on July 8, 2016, O'Sullivan's legacy remains a testament to the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers in the MLB.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 23 71 56 0 0 0 323.7 398 216 59 115 158 6.01 0

Career ERA 6.01 vs. league average 4.01 across their career seasons — 49.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2009 LAA AL 4 2 12 10 0 0 0 51.7 60 34 16 29 5.92 4.32 (-37%) -2165.9
2010 LAA AL 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 13.0 7 3 4 6 2.08 4.08 (+49%) 0.2
2010 KCR AL 3 6 14 13 0 0 0 70.7 83 48 27 37 6.11 4.08 (-50%) -
2011 KCR AL 2 6 12 10 0 0 0 58.3 78 47 26 19 7.25 3.94 (-84%) -
2013 SDP NL 0 2 7 3 0 0 0 25.0 31 11 14 12 3.96 3.87 (-2%) -
2014 PHI NL 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 12.7 15 9 2 7 6.39 3.74 (-71%) -583.9
2015 PHI NL 1 6 13 13 0 0 0 71.0 94 48 20 35 6.08 3.96 (-54%) -3987.9
2016 BOS AL 2 0 5 4 0 0 0 21.3 30 16 6 13 6.75 4.19 (-61%) -370.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 33 3 4 2 0 0 0 0 1 17 0.121 0.147 0.182 0.329 0.0

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 52.6% below league average.

Career OBP .147 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.329 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 54.6% below 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
2009 LAA AL 12 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2010 LAA AL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 KCR AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 KCR AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 SDP NL 7 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2014 PHI NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 PHI NL 13 20 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2016 BOS AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 71 56 22 31 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 LAA P 12 10 4 3 0 0
2010 LAA P 5 1 1 1 0 0
2010 KCA P 14 13 7 6 1 1
2011 KCA P 12 10 4 7 1 0
2013 SDN P 7 3 0 4 0 0
2014 PHI P 3 2 0 2 0 1
2015 PHI P 13 13 6 6 0 0
2016 BOS P 5 4 0 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 71

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 KCA AL $420,500
Total Career Earnings $420,500