Russ Sullivan

Born: 2/19/1923 in Fredericksburg, VA, USA

Died: 11/2/2013 in Fredericksburg, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-08 | Final Game: 1953-05-16

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: Russell Guy Sullivan

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Biography

Russ Sullivan was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. His career spanned from 1951 to 1953, during a transformative period for the sport that saw the rise of new talent and an evolving playing style. As a position player, Sullivan appeared in 45 games, where he demonstrated his skills at the plate with a .267 batting average, accumulating 40 hits, including 5 home runs and 12 RBIs. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Sullivan's contributions to his teams reflected the competitive nature of the era, as players sought to excel in a league that was becoming increasingly popular among fans. Though his career was relatively brief, his performance during his tenure highlighted his abilities and potential as a player. He left a legacy characterized by his solid batting and tenacity on the field, contributing to the rich history of Major League Baseball in a time of significant change and growth.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
45	150	16	40	8	2	5	12	1	18	11	0.267	0.357	0.447	0.803	377.8

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career SLG .447 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.803 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — +12.0% 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
1951	DET	AL	7	26	2	5	1	0	1	1	0	2	1	0.192	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	DET	AL	15	52	7	17	2	1	3	5	1	3	5	0.327	.252 (+29%)	.326 (+15%)	.369 (+56%)	.696 (+37%)	281.3
1953	DET	AL	23	72	7	18	5	1	1	6	0	13	5	0.250	.264 (-5%)	.335 (+13%)	.397 (-2%)	.733 (+5%)	96.5