Marc Sullivan, baseball player, 1982-1987

Marc Sullivan

Born: 7/25/1958 in Quincy, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-10-01 | Final Game: 1987-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Marc Cooper Sullivan

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Biography

Marc Sullivan was a professional baseball player born in 1958, who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1987. A position player, Sullivan's career spanned a significant period in baseball history, witnessing the transition from a predominantly pitching-focused game to one emphasizing offensive prowess. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 137 games, recording 67 hits and accumulating a batting average of .186. Despite struggling at the plate, he contributed to his teams with 5 home runs and 28 RBIs. Sullivan's playing style was characterized by his versatility as a position player, although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones during his time in the majors. His career coincided with a transformative era in baseball, marked by the advent of power hitters and a shift towards more dynamic offensive strategies. While he may not have garnered the acclaim of some of his contemporaries, Sullivan's tenure in MLB reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in a competitive landscape. He officially retired on October 3, 1987, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated player who contributed to the teams he was a part of.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
137 360 37 67 11 0 5 28 0 18 92 0.186 0.236 0.258 0.494 -2118.7

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OBP .236 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career SLG .258 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.494 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 31.4% 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
1982 BOS AL 2 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1984 BOS AL 2 6 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1985 BOS AL 32 69 10 12 2 0 2 3 0 6 15 0.174 .257 (-32%) .323 (-26%) .390 (-26%) .714 (-26%) -299.9
1986 BOS AL 41 119 15 23 4 0 1 14 0 7 32 0.193 .257 (-25%) .325 (-20%) .395 (-36%) .720 (-29%) -581.8
1987 BOS AL 60 160 11 27 5 0 2 10 0 4 43 0.169 .262 (-36%) .331 (-40%) .415 (-43%) .746 (-42%) -1237.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 137 114 663 52 7 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 BOS C 2 1 9 2 0 1
1984 BOS C 2 2 19 0 1 0
1985 BOS C 32 23 129 8 1 1
1986 BOS C 41 35 203 13 3 1
1987 BOS C 60 53 303 29 2 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 137

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 BOS AL $110,000
Total Career Earnings $110,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1977, 1978, 1979