Frank Sullivan (baseball)

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Frank Sullivan
Pitcher
Born: January 23, 1930 (1930-01-23) (age 78)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 31, 1953
for the Boston Red Sox
Final game
June 12, 1963
for the Minnesota Twins
Career statistics
Win-Loss     97-100
ERA     3.60
Strikeouts     959
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • All star in 1955 and 1956
  • Led AL in wins in 1955 with 18
  • Led AL in innings pitched in 1955 with 260.0

Franklin Leal Sullivan (Born January 23, 1930 in Hollywood, California ) is a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of eleven seasons (1953-1963) with the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins. He tied for the American League lead in wins in 1955 with Boston. For his career, he compiled a 97-100 record in 351 appearances, with a 4.15 ERA and 959 strikeouts.

Sullivan was named to the American League All-Star team in 1955 and 1956.

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Preceded by
Bob Lemon & Early Wynn
American League Wins Champion
1955
(with Whitey Ford & Bob Lemon)
Succeeded by
Frank Lary