John Sullivan

Born: 3/21/1890 in Williamsport, PA, USA

Died: 4/1/1966 in Milton, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-18 | Final Game: 1921-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Lawrence Sullivan

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Biography

John Sullivan, born in 1890, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player from 1920 to 1921. Over the course of his brief career, Sullivan participated in 162 games, where he showcased his offensive prowess by accumulating 153 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of 0.309. Known for his ability to drive in runs, he recorded 69 RBIs and hit 5 home runs, complementing his contributions with 6 stolen bases. Sullivan's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during this period, which was characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His ability to combine solid hitting with speed on the bases allowed him to stand out among his contemporaries. Although his career was relatively short, his impact during those two seasons remains a notable part of baseball history, illustrating the talents that emerged in the early 1920s as the sport began to embrace a more dynamic and exciting style of play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
162	495	64	153	28	8	5	69	6	48	55	0.309	0.374	0.428	0.802	1200.8

Career AVG .309 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +10.6% above league average.

Career OBP .374 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career SLG .428 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.802 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — +11.7% above 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
1920	BSN	NL	81	250	36	74	14	4	1	28	3	29	29	0.296	.271 (+9%)	.331 (+13%)	.363 (+9%)	.694 (+11%)	537.7
1921	BSN	NL	5	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	CHC	NL	76	240	28	79	14	4	4	41	3	19	26	0.329	.286 (+15%)	.344 (+11%)	.395 (+19%)	.739 (+15%)	0.0