Cory Sullivan, baseball player, 2005-2010

Cory Sullivan

Born: 8/20/1979 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-04-04 | Final Game: 2010-06-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Cory Sullivan was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2010. A versatile position player, Sullivan played a total of 476 games during his career, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. He finished his time in the league with a batting average of .271, accumulating 305 hits and 97 RBIs. Known for his speed on the base paths, Sullivan also recorded 32 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game not only with his bat but also with his agility. Sullivan's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on speed and athleticism. He contributed to teams with a blend of solid hitting and defensive capabilities, making him a valuable asset during his tenure. While he may not have been a household name, Sullivan's work ethic and performance in the outfield left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike, marking him as a notable figure in the early 2000s baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
476 1127 156 305 50 22 10 97 32 94 253 0.271 0.327 0.381 0.708 -1388.4

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
2005 COL NL 139 378 64 111 15 4 4 30 12 28 83 0.294 .264 (+11%) .330 (+4%) .418 (-8%) .749 (-3%) -197.7
2006 COL NL 126 386 47 103 26 10 2 30 10 32 100 0.267 .269 (-1%) .336 (-5%) .431 (-7%) .768 (-6%) -599.7
2007 COL NL 72 140 19 40 6 1 2 14 2 9 25 0.286 .268 (+7%) .335 (avg) .422 (-9%) .758 (-5%) -122.2
2008 COL NL 18 23 3 5 0 1 0 4 1 0 5 0.217 — — — — 0.0
2009 NYN NL 64 136 17 34 2 5 2 15 7 19 22 0.250 .262 (-5%) .332 (+1%) .417 (-8%) .750 (-4%) -105.8
2010 HOU NL 57 64 6 12 1 1 0 4 0 6 18 0.188 .257 (-27%) .325 (-21%) .402 (-42%) .728 (-33%) -363.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2007 NLCS COL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2007 NLDS2 COL 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
2007 WS COL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 352 241 599 15 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 COL OF 114 83 211 7 3 2
2006 COL OF 114 92 225 4 1 0
2007 COL OF 52 24 77 1 0 1
2008 COL OF 11 3 4 0 0 0
2009 NYN OF 44 32 68 3 0 0
2010 HOU OF 17 7 14 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 78
Center Field 260
Right Field 19

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 HOU NL $700,000
2006 COL NL $335,000
2005 COL NL $316,000
Total Career Earnings $1,351,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cypress College Cypress CA 1998, 1999
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 2000, 2001