John Sullivan, baseball player, 1942-1949

John Sullivan

Born: 11/2/1920 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 9/20/2007 in Homewood, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-06-07 | Final Game: 1949-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Paul Sullivan

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Biography

John Sullivan, born in 1920, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1942 to 1949. Primarily a position player, Sullivan played in a total of 605 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 422 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .230. His offensive contributions included 1 home run and 162 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 18 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to be a versatile player on the field. Sullivan's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the impacts of World War II and the subsequent shift in the game as players returned and the league began to integrate. While he may not have been a household name, his dedication and contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination characteristic of many players of his era. With a solid presence on the field, Sullivan left his mark in the annals of baseball history, representing the resilience of players during challenging times.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
605 1833 203 422 52 9 1 162 18 216 206 0.230 0.312 0.270 0.582 -4903.5

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.582 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1942 WSN AL 94 357 38 84 16 1 0 42 2 25 30 0.235 .253 (-7%) .323 (-12%) .349 (-18%) .672 (-15%) -987.1
1943 WSN AL 134 456 49 95 12 2 1 55 6 57 59 0.208 .255 (-19%) .324 (-8%) .346 (-28%) .671 (-18%) -1450.1
1944 WSN AL 138 471 49 118 12 1 0 30 3 52 43 0.251 .261 (-4%) .325 (avg) .357 (-22%) .683 (-11%) -865.0
1947 WSN AL 49 133 13 34 0 1 0 5 0 22 14 0.256 .262 (-3%) .336 (+7%) .376 (-28%) .712 (-11%) -171.8
1948 WSN AL 85 173 25 36 4 1 0 12 2 22 25 0.208 .263 (-21%) .340 (-13%) .379 (-36%) .719 (-25%) -764.2
1949 SLA AL 105 243 29 55 8 3 0 18 5 38 35 0.226 .262 (-14%) .343 (-4%) .384 (-26%) .727 (-15%) -665.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 11 0 20 31 2 5
3B 23 0 22 32 4 5
SS 531 0 1063 1516 158 324

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 WS1 SS 92 0 217 235 31 51
1943 WS1 SS 133 0 276 445 41 89
1944 WS1 SS 138 0 276 426 50 89
1947 WS1 2B 1 0 2 3 0 2
1947 WS1 SS 40 0 83 128 8 27
1948 WS1 2B 4 0 6 17 2 1
1948 WS1 SS 57 0 94 138 12 33
1949 SLA 2B 6 0 12 11 0 2
1949 SLA 3B 23 0 22 32 4 5
1949 SLA SS 71 0 117 144 16 35

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 11
Third Base 23
Shortstop 532