Fleury Sullivan

Born: 1862 in East St. Louis, IL, USA

Died: 2/8/1897 in East St. Louis, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-03 | Final Game: 1884-10-15

Height: 6'0"

Full name: Florence P. Sullivan

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Biography

Fleury Sullivan was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1862, whose career spanned from May 3, 1884, to October 15, 1884. He played during a transformative period in baseball history, often marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Sullivan's contributions to the sport came at a time when pitching was evolving, and his performances reflected both the challenges and the competitive spirit of late 19th-century baseball. Over the course of his brief career, Sullivan recorded a win-loss record of 16-35 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.2. He accumulated a total of 189 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and keep opposing hitters at bay. Although he did not register any saves, Sullivan's role as a pitcher was crucial during a season when teams relied heavily on their starters to go deep into games. His commitment to the mound and the challenges he faced highlight the perseverance of players in an era that laid the groundwork for the future of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	35	51	51	51	2	0	441.0	496	206	15	96	189	4.20	0

Career ERA 4.20 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 35.3% 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
1884	PT1	AA	16	35	51	51	51	2	0	441.0	496	206	96	189	4.20	3.11 (-35%)	-6574.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
54	189	14	29	2	1	0	0	0	5	0	0.153	0.175	0.175	0.350	-1180.2

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.

Career OBP .175 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.350 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 42.3% 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
1884	PT1	AA	54	189	14	29	2	1	0	0	0	5	0	0.153	.243 (-37%)	.278 (-37%)	.327 (-47%)	.606 (-42%)	-1180.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	4	0	2	0
P	51	0	24	90	24	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	PT1	OF	3	0	4	0	2	0
1884	PT1	P	51	0	24	90	24	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	51
Center Field	3