Jimmy Sebring, baseball player, 1902-1909

Jimmy Sebring

Born: 3/25/1882 in Hoytville, PA, USA

Died: 12/22/1909 in Williamsport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-08 | Final Game: 1909-08-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Dennison Sebring

Biography

Jimmy Sebring was a professional baseball player born in 1882, whose career spanned from 1902 to 1909. Known for his versatility as a position player, Sebring played in a total of 363 games during his time in the major leagues. He made a mark with his offensive contributions, accumulating 368 hits and recording a batting average of .261. Sebring demonstrated both power and speed, hitting 6 home runs and driving in 168 RBIs, while also showcasing his agility on the bases with 52 stolen bases. Sebring's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball's history, characterized by a shift in playing styles and strategies. His contributions to the game reflected the evolving nature of offensive play at the time, as players began to embrace a more aggressive approach on the bases. While not one of the most celebrated stars of his era, Sebring's solid performance and ability to steal bases added a valuable dimension to his teams, helping to lay the groundwork for the fast-paced style of play that would come to define baseball in the decades that followed. He retired on August 6, 1909, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled player who navigated the early years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
363 1411 178 368 51 32 6 168 52 93 132 0.261 0.308 0.355 0.663 637.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 30 3 10 0 1 1 4 1 4 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1903 WS PIT 8 30 3 10 0 1 1 4 1 4 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 361 216 573 62 37 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 22
Right Field 339

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bucknell University Lewisburg PA 1901