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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 1 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 49.0 | 59 | 31 | 22 | 14 | 5.69 | -294.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 10 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.269 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BSN | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | BSN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | BSN | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |