The Sullivan Mountain Lions were a minor-league baseball team based in Sullivan, New York

Sullivan, New York

Sullivan is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 14,991 at the 2000 census. The town is named after General John Sullivan.The Town of Sullivan is located in the northwest corner of the county.- History :...

. The Mountain Lions played in the inaugural season of the Northeast League n/k/a the Can-Am League, an independent league that is not affiliated with Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball

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 or Minor League Baseball

Minor league baseball

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. The team existed for just one season 1995.

The Mountain Lions were owned by Jay Acton and played their home games at Baxter Field

Baxter Field

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. They were one of the six original teams of the Northeast League. They would finish their only season with a record of 23-43 which placed them fifth in the six team league.

The team was highlighted by pitcher

Pitcher

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 and former Major Leaguer, Floyd Youmans

Floyd Youmans

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, who pitched in 2 games for the team. The Mountain Lions would finish last in the league in runs per game with just 4.02 and second to last in the league with an ERA of 6.15.