Scott Sullivan, baseball player, 1995-2004

Scott Sullivan

Born: 3/13/1971 in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-05-06 | Final Game: 2004-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: William Scott Sullivan

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Biography

Scott Sullivan, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2005. Over the course of his tenure, Sullivan established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and as a starter, contributing to multiple teams with his solid pitching skills. He finished his career with a record of 40-28 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98. Known for his ability to generate strikeouts, Sullivan recorded a total of 622 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his effectiveness in getting batters out. Additionally, he notched 9 saves, demonstrating his versatility in late-game situations. Sullivan's playing style was characterized by a combination of finesse and power, making him a valuable asset during a period of offensive explosion in Major League Baseball. He navigated the challenges of the early 2000s, an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the increasing emphasis on specialized relief pitching. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Yankees, left a lasting impact, and he remains a respected figure among fans and players alike for his dedication and performance on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
40 28 558 0 0 0 9 737.3 671 326 89 281 622 3.98 0

Career ERA 3.98 vs. league average 4.49 across their career seasons — 11.4% better 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
1995 CIN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.7 4 2 2 2 4.91 — 0.0
1996 CIN NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.0 7 2 5 3 2.25 — 0.0
1997 CIN NL 5 3 59 0 0 0 1 97.3 79 35 30 96 3.24 4.39 (+26%) 1265.1
1998 CIN NL 5 5 67 0 0 0 1 102.0 98 59 36 86 5.21 4.43 (-17%) -336.1
1999 CIN NL 5 4 79 0 0 0 3 113.7 88 38 47 78 3.01 4.71 (+36%) 1022.6
2000 CIN NL 3 6 79 0 0 0 3 106.3 87 41 38 96 3.47 4.77 (+27%) 1095.8
2001 CIN NL 7 1 79 0 0 0 0 103.3 94 38 36 82 3.31 4.42 (+25%) 1108.1
2002 CIN NL 6 5 71 0 0 0 1 78.7 93 53 31 78 6.06 4.28 (-42%) -1104.5
2003 CIN NL 6 0 50 0 0 0 0 49.7 39 20 26 43 3.62 4.40 (+18%) 226.1
2003 CHW AL 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 14.3 9 6 6 13 3.77 4.40 (+14%) -
2004 KCR AL 3 4 49 0 0 0 0 60.3 73 32 24 45 4.77 4.46 (-7%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
559 48 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 28 0.083 0.083 0.083 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 68.8% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 75.3% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 80.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 78.1% 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
1995 CIN NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 CIN NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1997 CIN NL 59 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CIN NL 67 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1999 CIN NL 79 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 CIN NL 80 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2001 CIN NL 79 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 CIN NL 71 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2003 CIN NL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 CHW AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 KCR AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 558 0 37 71 12 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 CIN P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1996 CIN P 7 0 0 2 0 0
1997 CIN P 59 0 4 11 2 0
1998 CIN P 67 0 9 11 1 1
1999 CIN P 79 0 6 10 3 0
2000 CIN P 79 0 5 10 1 0
2001 CIN P 79 0 6 10 0 0
2002 CIN P 71 0 3 5 3 0
2003 CIN P 50 0 2 5 0 0
2003 CHA P 15 0 1 1 1 0
2004 KCA P 49 0 1 5 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 558

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 KCA AL $2,600,000
2004 KCA AL $2,100,000
2003 CIN NL $2,800,000
2002 CIN NL $2,200,000
2001 CIN NL $1,700,000
2000 CIN NL $1,100,000
1999 CIN NL $300,000
1998 CIN NL $235,000
1997 CIN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $13,185,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Auburn University Auburn AL 1991, 1992, 1993