Frank Sexton, baseball player, 1895-1895

Frank Sexton

Born: 7/8/1872 in Brockton, MA, USA

Died: 1/4/1938 in Brighton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-06-21 | Final Game: 1895-08-17

Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Frank Joseph Sexton

Biography

Frank Sexton was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1872, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from June 21, 1895, to August 17, 1895. He played during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the tail end of the 19th century, a time when the game was evolving both in terms of rules and player athleticism. Sexton made his mark in the league with a record of 1-5, showcasing his determination on the mound despite facing numerous challenges. Throughout his short stint in MLB, Sexton accumulated an earned run average (ERA) of 5.69 and recorded 14 strikeouts. Although he did not achieve the level of success that many of his contemporaries enjoyed, his contribution to the game during a competitive era is noteworthy. As baseball continued to grow in popularity, players like Sexton laid the groundwork for future generations, embodying the spirit of perseverance that is often celebrated in the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 5 7 5 4 0 0 49.0 59 31 2 22 14 5.69 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 26 3 7 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 0.269 0.296 0.269 0.566 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 2 0 0
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
P 7 0 2 8 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7
Second Base 1
Left Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brown University Providence RI 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1895