Elmer Sexauer
Born: 5/21/1926 in St. Louis County, MO, USA
Died: 6/27/2011 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-09-06 | Final Game: 1948-09-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Elmer George Sexauer
Biography
Elmer Sexauer was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the late 1940s. Born in 1926, Sexauer made his major league debut on September 6, 1948, and concluded his brief career just six days later, on September 12, 1948. Although his time in the big leagues was short, appearing in only two games, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who aspired to make their mark during the post-World War II era when the sport was experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
Throughout his two-game stint, Sexauer did not manage to record any hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. His experiences reflect the challenges faced by many players trying to break into the major leagues during a time of fierce competition and evolving talent pools. While his statistics may not capture the broader impact he had on the game, Sexauer's journey underscores the dedication and perseverance of those who strive for a place in the storied lineage of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | BRO | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | NC | 1947, 1948 |