John Sullivan, baseball player, 1963-1968

John Sullivan

Born: 1/3/1941 in Somerville, NJ, USA

Died: 6/1/2023 in Wayland, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-20 | Final Game: 1968-08-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Peter Sullivan

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Biography

John Sullivan, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1968. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 116 games, where he compiled a batting average of .228. Sullivan recorded a total of 59 hits, which included 2 home runs and 18 runs batted in (RBIs). Notably, he did not register any stolen bases during his time in the league. Sullivan's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by changes in playing style and the advent of more powerful hitters. Though his statistics may not reflect the prolific output of some contemporaries, he contributed to his teams with his steady presence on the field. His journey through the majors exemplifies the experiences of many players who competed during a time when the game was evolving, serving as a reminder of the diverse paths within baseball history. Sullivan's legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's past, as he navigated the challenges and opportunities of the 1960s baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
116 259 9 59 5 0 2 18 0 19 45 0.228 0.282 0.270 0.552 -578.4

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 17.7% 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
1963 DET AL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 DET AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1965 DET AL 34 86 5 23 0 0 2 11 0 9 13 0.267 .245 (+9%) .310 (+9%) .371 (-9%) .682 (-1%) 22.6
1967 NYN NL 65 147 4 32 5 0 0 6 0 6 26 0.218 .242 (-10%) .306 (-19%) .357 (-30%) .663 (-25%) -601.0
1968 PHI NL 12 18 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 98 61 401 37 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 DET C 2 2 9 1 0 0
1964 DET C 2 1 2 2 0 0
1965 DET C 29 26 163 14 1 1
1967 NYN C 57 29 201 17 2 2
1968 PHI C 8 3 26 3 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 97