Justin Sellers
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2014)
Justin Sellers was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 4 seasons. In 99 career games, he hit .198 with 50 hits, 3 home runs, and 17 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-08-12
- Last Game
- 2014-09-22
Full name: Justin Ryan Sellers
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 252 | 33 | 50 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 59 | .198 | .280 | .294 | .574 | -657 |
Career AVG .198 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.
Career OPS .574 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 19.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAN | NL | 36 | 123 | 20 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 21 | .203 | .255 (-20%) | .320 (-12%) | .399 (-25%) | .719 (-19%) | -363.8 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | 19 | 44 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14 | .205 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | 27 | 69 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 20 | .188 | .253 (-26%) | .317 (-17%) | .396 (-38%) | .714 (-29%) | -292.9 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 17 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 99 | 252 | 33 | 50 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 59 | .198 | — | — | — | — | -657 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 22 | 13 | 31 | 22 | 0 | 4 |
| 3B | 17 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| SS | 56 | 50 | 73 | 132 | 5 | 35 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAN | 2B | 12 | 11 | 30 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | LAN | 3B | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | LAN | SS | 19 | 17 | 25 | 48 | 1 | 16 |
| 2012 | LAN | 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | LAN | 3B | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | LAN | SS | 9 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | LAN | SS | 22 | 20 | 22 | 48 | 3 | 11 |
| 2014 | CLE | 2B | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CLE | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CLE | SS | 6 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 22 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Shortstop | 56 |
Salary History
Justin Sellers's recorded salaries total $985,000 over 2 seasons, 2012 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sellers's career ran from 2011 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2011 and 2013.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CLE | AL | $504,000 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | $481,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $985,000 | ||
Justin Sellers: the record in brief
According to the bio, Justin Sellers debuted on August 12, 2011 and played a final game on September 22, 2014. The season rows list, in order, the Los Angeles Dodgers (2011 through 2013) and the Cleveland Indians (2014). Listed as a shortstop, Sellers both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 175 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The birth record reads February 1, 1986, in Bellflower, CA, USA. Sellers's full given name, per the bio, is Justin Ryan Sellers.
Sellers finished with 50 hits from 252 at bats in 99 games, which works out to .198, adding 3 home runs and 17 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .280 clip and slugging .294, Sellers finished with a .574 OPS. Set against a .254 league average for the same years, Sellers's .198 average sits 21.7% below it. By OPS the gap is 19.7% below league average (.574 against .714). No season topped the 25 hits of 2011. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .203 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin Sellers
- What years did Justin Sellers play?
- Justin Sellers played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014.
- Was Justin Sellers a pitcher?
- No. Justin Sellers was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Justin Sellers hit?
- Justin Sellers hit 3 career home runs with 50 hits.
- What teams did Justin Sellers play for?
- Justin Sellers played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (2011–2013) and the Cleveland Indians (2014).
- What were Justin Sellers's career stats?
- In 99 games, Justin Sellers had 50 hits, 3 home runs, 17 RBI, 33 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .198 batting average.
- How much did Justin Sellers earn in his career?
- Justin Sellers's recorded salaries total $985,000 over 2 seasons, 2012 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sellers's career ran from 2011 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2011 and 2013.
- What was Justin Sellers's salary?
- Justin Sellers's last recorded salary was $504,000, in 2014. His highest recorded salary was $504,000, in 2014, and his lowest was $481,000, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2014.
- What position did Justin Sellers play?
- Justin Sellers played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Justin Sellers and how much did he weigh?
- Justin Sellers was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Justin Sellers hit each season?
- Justin Sellers's home runs by season: 1 in 2011, 1 in 2012, 1 in 2013, and 0 in 2014. His most in one season was 1, in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
- What was Justin Sellers's career batting average?
- Justin Sellers batted .198 over his career, with 50 hits in 252 at bats.
- How many RBI did Justin Sellers have?
- Justin Sellers drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Justin Sellers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Justin Sellers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.