John Lindsey

Born: 1/30/1977 in Hattiesburg, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-08 | Final Game: 2010-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 255 lbs

Full name: John William Lindsey

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Biography

John Lindsey, born in 1977, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. He played primarily as a position player and made his MLB debut on September 8, 2010, with the Florida Marlins. Lindsey's time in the major leagues was short-lived, as he appeared in only 11 games before concluding his career on October 3, 2010. During this stint, he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .083, with no home runs or runs batted in, and he did not steal any bases. Despite the limited statistical output, Lindsey's journey to the majors reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to reach the highest level of professional baseball. His presence in the game during the early 2010s coincided with a period of transition in baseball, where teams increasingly emphasized analytics and power hitting. Lindsey's experience serves as a testament to the perseverance required to play at the major league level, representing the countless players whose journeys may not always result in storied careers but contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.083	0.154	0.083	0.237	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 79.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.237 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 67.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2010	LAD	NL	11	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	2	8	1	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	LAN	1B	2	2	8	1	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2