Denny Sullivan (third baseman)
Dennis J. Sullivan (June 26, 1858 – December 31, 1925) was an American utility player in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a third baseman for the Providence Grays (1879) and Boston Red Caps (1880) of the National League. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Sullivan attended Boston College and College of the Holy Cross. Listed at 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m), 170 lb., he threw right-handed (unknown batting side).
Denny Sullivan | |
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Third baseman | |
Born: Boston, Massachusetts | June 26, 1858|
Died: December 31, 1925 67) Revere, Massachusetts | (aged|
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 25, 1879, for the Providence Grays | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 25, 1880, for the Boston Red Caps | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .261 |
Home runs | 0 |
Runs batted in | 3 |
Teams | |
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In a six-game career, Sullivan was a .261 hitter (6-for-23) with six runs, three RBI, and two doubles without home runs. He made six appearances as a third baseman (4), catcher (1) and left fielder (1), and was a member of the Providence 1879 National League champions.
Sullivan died at the age of 67 in his homeland of Boston, Massachusetts.