Denny Sullivan (third baseman)

Summary

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
Third baseman
Born: (1858-06-26)June 26, 1858
Boston, Massachusetts
Died: December 31, 1925(1925-12-31) (aged 67)
Revere, Massachusetts
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 runs0
Runs batted in3
Teams

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.

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  • Baseball Reference
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