Justin Maxwell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2015)
Justin Maxwell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2015 for 4 teams, including the Washington Nationals, a span of 9 seasons. In 441 career games, he hit .220 with 233 hits, 41 home runs, and 133 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-09-05
- Last Game
- 2015-08-31
Full name: Justin Adam Maxwell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | 1,057 | 145 | 233 | 48 | 9 | 41 | 133 | 28 | 115 | 371 | .220 | .303 | .399 | .702 | -202 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career SLG .399 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .702 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 15 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 40 | 89 | 13 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 32 | .247 | .262 (-6%) | .332 (+3%) | .417 (+8%) | .750 (+6%) | 99.9 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | 67 | 104 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 43 | .144 | .257 (-44%) | .325 (-6%) | .402 (-28%) | .728 (-18%) | -276.8 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 124 | 315 | 46 | 72 | 13 | 3 | 18 | 53 | 9 | 32 | 114 | .229 | .254 (-10%) | .318 (-5%) | .405 (+14%) | .724 (+6%) | 283.5 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 40 | 137 | 21 | 33 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 43 | .241 | .253 (-5%) | .317 (-2%) | .396 (-2%) | .714 (-2%) | -53.1 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | 35 | 97 | 14 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 35 | .268 | .253 (+6%) | .317 (+11%) | .396 (+27%) | .714 (+20%) | -53.1 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | 20 | 40 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 20 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SFN | NL | 100 | 249 | 26 | 52 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 2 | 20 | 76 | .209 | .254 (-18%) | .316 (-13%) | .404 (-16%) | .721 (-15%) | -578.7 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 441 | 1,057 | 145 | 233 | 48 | 9 | 41 | 133 | 28 | 115 | 371 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -578 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (441 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 228 | 523 | 77 | 115 | 17 | 66 | .220 |
| Away | 213 | 534 | 68 | 118 | 24 | 67 | .221 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-31 | SFG | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-08-30 | SFG | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-08-29 | SFG | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-08-27 | SFG | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-08-26 | SFG | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-08-25 | SFG | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-08-20 | SFG | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-08-19 | SFG | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-08-18 | SFG | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015-08-17 | SFG | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 66 |
| Center Field | 152 |
| Right Field | 163 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Justin Maxwell's recorded salaries total $2,817,500 over 3 seasons, 2013 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Maxwell's career ran from 2007 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2012.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SFN | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | $1,325,000 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | $492,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,817,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland | College Park | MD | 2002, 2003, 2005 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Justin Maxwell (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Justin Maxwell: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 5, 2007 and the final game on August 31, 2015, Justin Maxwell built the record summarized on this page. Maxwell played for the Washington Nationals (2007 through 2010), the Houston Astros (2012 through 2013), the Kansas City Royals (2013 to 2014), and the San Francisco Giants (2015). Maxwell played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 6, 1983, in Olney, MD, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds. Maxwell's full given name, per the bio, is Justin Adam Maxwell.
The batting record for Maxwell: 441 games, 233 hits in 1,057 at bats, and a .220 average, adding 41 home runs, 133 runs batted in, and 28 stolen bases. Maxwell's career OPS of .702 combines a .303 on-base mark with .399 slugging. The league as a whole hit .257 across Maxwell's seasons, which puts the .220 career mark 14.4% below average. No season beat the 18 home runs Maxwell hit in 2012. No season topped the 72 hits of 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin Maxwell
- What years did Justin Maxwell play?
- Justin Maxwell played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2015.
- Was Justin Maxwell a pitcher?
- No. Justin Maxwell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Justin Maxwell hit?
- Justin Maxwell hit 41 career home runs with 233 hits.
- What teams did Justin Maxwell play for?
- Justin Maxwell played for 4 teams: the Washington Nationals (2007, 2009–2010), the Houston Astros (2012–2013), the Kansas City Royals (2013–2014), and the San Francisco Giants (2015).
- What were Justin Maxwell's career stats?
- In 441 games, Justin Maxwell had 233 hits, 41 home runs, 133 RBI, 145 runs, and 28 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
- How much did Justin Maxwell earn in his career?
- Justin Maxwell's recorded salaries total $2,817,500 over 3 seasons, 2013 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Maxwell's career ran from 2007 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2012.
- What was Justin Maxwell's salary?
- Justin Maxwell's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2015. His highest recorded salary was $1,325,000, in 2014, and his lowest was $492,500, in 2013. The Salary History table lists each season from 2013 to 2015.
- What position did Justin Maxwell play?
- Justin Maxwell played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Justin Maxwell and how much did he weigh?
- Justin Maxwell was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Justin Maxwell hit each season?
- Justin Maxwell's home runs by season: 2 in 2007, 4 in 2009, 3 in 2010, 18 in 2012, 7 in 2013, 0 in 2014, and 7 in 2015. His most in one season was 18, in 2012.
- What was Justin Maxwell's career batting average?
- Justin Maxwell batted .220 over his career, with 233 hits in 1,057 at bats.
- How many RBI did Justin Maxwell have?
- Justin Maxwell drove in 133 runs in his career.
- Is Justin Maxwell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Justin Maxwell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.