Denny Sullivan

Born: 9/28/1882 in Hillsboro, WI, USA

Died: 6/2/1956 in West Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-22 | Final Game: 1909-09-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10"

Full name: Dennis William Sullivan

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Biography

Denny Sullivan, born in 1882, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1905 to 1909, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded play that would emerge in later years. Sullivan appeared in 255 games as a position player, where he showcased his skills primarily as an outfielder. He finished his career with a batting average of .239, accumulating 221 hits, including one home run and 51 RBIs. Notably, he demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 20 stolen bases throughout his tenure. Sullivan's playing style reflected the fundamentals of the time, emphasizing contact hitting and base-running as key components of offensive strategy. His contributions were part of a larger narrative in baseball history, as the game evolved to embrace more dynamic styles of play. While his individual statistics may not place him among the most prominent names in baseball history, Denny Sullivan's role as a player during a pivotal era in the sport’s development remains a significant aspect of his legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
255	925	106	221	25	8	1	51	20	59	103	0.239	0.296	0.286	0.582	-398.9

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.582 vs. league average 0.617 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
1905	WSN	AL	3	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	BOS	AL	144	551	73	135	18	0	1	26	16	44	59	0.245	.245 (avg)	.304 (+3%)	.308 (-8%)	.613 (-3%)	-64.3
1908	BOS	AL	101	355	33	85	7	8	0	25	4	14	37	0.239	.240 (avg)	.298 (-7%)	.306 (-1%)	.605 (-4%)	-334.6
1908	CLE	AL	4	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	-334.6
1909	CLE	AL	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0