Chris Sexton
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2000)
Chris Sexton was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2000 for the Colorado Rockies and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. In 70 career games, he hit .220 with 35 hits, 1 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-05-03
- Last Game
- 2000-10-01
Full name: Christopher Philip Sexton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 159 | 18 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 24 | 22 | .220 | .328 | .277 | .605 | -556 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .277 vs. league average .436 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.
Career OPS .605 vs. league average .780 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | COL | NL | 35 | 59 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 10 | .237 | .271 (-13%) | .344 (+4%) | .433 (-26%) | .778 (-13%) | -97.5 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 35 | 100 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 12 | .210 | .270 (-22%) | .344 (-10%) | .437 (-43%) | .782 (-28%) | -458.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 70 | 159 | 18 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 24 | 22 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -556 | ||
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 (70 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 76 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 8 | .237 |
| Away | 33 | 83 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 9 | .205 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-01 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-30 | CIN | STL | W | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-29 | CIN | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000-09-28 | CIN | MIL | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-27 | CIN | MIL | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-26 | CIN | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-24 | CIN | HOU | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-23 | CIN | HOU | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-22 | CIN | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000-09-20 | CIN | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 22 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 20 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
Chris Sexton's recorded salaries total $202,000 over 1 season, in 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sexton's career ran from 1999 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 2000.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | COL | NL | $202,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $202,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University of Ohio | Oxford | OH | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
Chris Sexton: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 3, 1999 and the final game on October 1, 2000, Chris Sexton built the record summarized on this page. By club, Sexton's seasons break down as the Colorado Rockies (1999) and the Cincinnati Reds (2000). Born on August 3, 1971, in Cincinnati, OH, USA, Sexton is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Sexton's listed size is 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds. Chris Sexton was the playing name; the full given name is Christopher Philip.
Sexton collected 35 hits in 159 at bats across 70 games, good for a .220 batting average; the totals also include 1 home run and 17 runs batted in. Sexton's career OPS of .605 combines a .328 on-base mark with .277 slugging. Sexton's .220 average ran 18.7% below the .271 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .605 to a league .780, 22.5% below average. 2000 produced Sexton's most hits, 21 of them for the Cincinnati Reds. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .210 in 2000, did not top the league's .270.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Sexton
- What years did Chris Sexton play?
- Chris Sexton played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2000.
- Was Chris Sexton a pitcher?
- No. Chris Sexton was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chris Sexton hit?
- Chris Sexton hit 1 career home run with 35 hits.
- What teams did Chris Sexton play for?
- Chris Sexton played for 2 teams: the Colorado Rockies (1999) and the Cincinnati Reds (2000).
- What were Chris Sexton's career stats?
- In 70 games, Chris Sexton had 35 hits, 1 home runs, 17 RBI, 18 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
- How much did Chris Sexton earn in his career?
- Chris Sexton's recorded salaries total $202,000 over 1 season, in 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sexton's career ran from 1999 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 2000.
- What was Chris Sexton's salary?
- Chris Sexton's recorded salary was $202,000 in 1999.
- What position did Chris Sexton play?
- Chris Sexton played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chris Sexton and how much did he weigh?
- Chris Sexton was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Chris Sexton hit each season?
- Chris Sexton's home runs by season: 1 in 1999 and 0 in 2000. His most in one season was 1, in 1999.
- What was Chris Sexton's career batting average?
- Chris Sexton batted .220 over his career, with 35 hits in 159 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Sexton have?
- Chris Sexton drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Sexton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Sexton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.