Bill Sullivan (pitcher)
Encyclopedia
William F. Sullivan was a professional baseball
player. He appeared in six games in Major League Baseball
for the Syracuse Stars
of the American Association
in 1890, all as a starting pitcher
.
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
player. He appeared in six games in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
for the Syracuse Stars
Syracuse Stars (American Association)
The Syracuse Stars was an American baseball team which played one season in the American Association in . They were unrelated to the Syracuse Stars of the National League of...
of the American Association
American Association (19th century)
The American Association was a Major League Baseball league that existed for 10 seasons from to . During that time, it challenged the National League for dominance of professional baseball...
in 1890, all as a starting pitcher
Starting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
.