Haywood Sullivan

Born: 12/15/1930 in Donalsonville, GA, USA

Died: 2/12/2003 in Fort Myers, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-09-20 | Final Game: 1963-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Haywood Cooper Sullivan

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Biography

Haywood Sullivan was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1955 until his retirement in 1963. Primarily playing as a position player, Sullivan appeared in 312 games throughout his career. He recorded 192 hits, including 13 home runs, and tallied 87 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .226. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also recorded 2 stolen bases, showcasing a modest speed on the basepaths. Sullivan's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the gradual integration of players and the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his consistent presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for during the late 1950s and early 1960s. His journey through the major leagues reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era, particularly as competition increased and the game continued to evolve.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
312	851	94	192	30	5	13	87	2	109	140	0.226	0.312	0.318	0.631	-1513.9

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.631 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1955	BOS	AL	2	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	BOS	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	BOS	AL	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	BOS	AL	52	124	9	20	1	0	3	10	0	16	24	0.161	.255 (-37%)	.323 (-21%)	.387 (-38%)	.711 (-30%)	-630.8
1961	KC1	AL	117	331	42	80	16	2	6	40	1	46	45	0.242	.258 (-6%)	.328 (+2%)	.399 (-11%)	.727 (-5%)	-247.2
1962	KC1	AL	95	274	33	68	7	2	4	29	1	31	54	0.248	.257 (-4%)	.326 (avg)	.393 (-16%)	.719 (-9%)	-388.6
1963	KC1	AL	40	113	9	24	6	1	0	8	0	15	15	0.212	.246 (-14%)	.308 (-3%)	.371 (-24%)	.680 (-14%)	-247.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	17	10	103	12	2	12
C	274	234	1314	92	21	17
OF	5	3	6	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	BOS	C	2	2	11	1	0	0
1957	BOS	C	1	0	2	0	0	0
1959	BOS	C	2	0	4	0	0	0
1960	BOS	C	50	41	237	13	2	5
1961	KC1	1B	16	10	101	12	2	12
1961	KC1	C	88	78	387	32	7	7
1961	KC1	OF	5	3	6	0	1	0
1962	KC1	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1962	KC1	C	94	80	447	31	10	2
1963	KC1	C	37	33	226	15	2	3