Marty Sullivan

Born: 10/20/1862 in Lowell, MA, USA

Died: 1/6/1894 in Lowell, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-04-30 | Final Game: 1891-08-17

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Martin C. Sullivan

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Biography

Marty Sullivan was a prominent position player in the late 19th century, making his mark in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1891. Born in 1862, Sullivan played during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 398 games, showcasing his skills as a versatile and dynamic player. He finished with a solid batting average of .273, accumulating 441 hits and driving in 220 runs. His ability to hit for power was evident, as he belted 26 home runs, while also displaying speed on the bases with 99 stolen bases. Sullivan’s impact on the game extended beyond his statistical achievements; he was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for the modern style of play. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving strategies of the time, emphasizing both offense and aggressive base running. As baseball continued to grow in popularity, Sullivan's performances helped to highlight the increasing importance of individual player contributions in the sport's burgeoning history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
398	1618	280	441	56	32	26	220	99	162	168	0.273	0.341	0.395	0.736	2467.7

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.736 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — +9.0% 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
1887	CHC	NL	115	472	98	134	13	16	7	77	35	36	53	0.284	.270 (+5%)	.331 (+2%)	.373 (+13%)	.705 (+8%)	664.9
1888	CHC	NL	75	314	40	74	12	6	7	39	9	15	32	0.236	.238 (-1%)	.290 (-6%)	.319 (+19%)	.610 (+7%)	213.5
1889	IN3	NL	69	256	45	73	11	3	4	35	15	50	31	0.285	.263 (+8%)	.334 (+21%)	.357 (+11%)	.691 (+16%)	917.1
1890	BSN	NL	121	505	82	144	19	7	6	61	33	56	48	0.285	.260 (+10%)	.336 (+6%)	.351 (+10%)	.687 (+8%)	769.3
1891	BSN	NL	17	67	15	15	1	0	2	7	7	5	3	0.224	.254 (-12%)	.331 (-13%)	.343 (-4%)	.675 (-9%)	-97.2
1891	CL4	NL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	-97.2

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.3	6	2	0	1	1	7.71	0

Career ERA 7.71 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 84.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1887	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.3	6	2	1	1	7.71	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	58	0	1	4
3B	1	1	3	0	0
OF	392	701	46	75	12
P	1	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1887	CHN	OF	115	189	10	36	0
1887	CHN	P	1	0	0	0	0
1888	CHN	OF	75	114	13	10	7
1889	IN3	1B	5	58	0	1	4
1889	IN3	OF	64	133	9	14	4
1890	BSN	3B	1	1	3	0	0
1890	BSN	OF	120	241	13	13	1
1891	BSN	OF	17	24	1	2	0
1891	CL4	OF	1	0	0	0	0