Jimmy Sexton
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1983)
Jimmy Sexton was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1983 for 4 teams, including the Seattle Mariners, a span of 7 seasons. In 236 career games, he hit .218 with 81 hits, 5 home runs, and 24 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
- 1977-09-02
- Last Game
- 1983-10-02
Full name: Jimmy Dale Sexton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236 | 372 | 53 | 81 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 36 | 32 | 71 | .218 | .279 | .298 | .578 | -908 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career SLG .298 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.
Career OPS .578 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 19.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 14 | 37 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .216 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | HOU | NL | 88 | 141 | 17 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 28 | .206 | .257 (-20%) | .323 (-16%) | .378 (-21%) | .702 (-19%) | -410.0 |
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 52 | 43 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | .209 | — | — | — | — | -158.3 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 69 | 139 | 19 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 24 | .245 | .261 (-6%) | .324 (-11%) | .388 (-19%) | .712 (-15%) | -339.8 |
| 1983 | SLN | NL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 236 | 372 | 53 | 81 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 36 | 32 | 71 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -908 | ||
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 (236 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 112 | 174 | 29 | 40 | 2 | 15 | .230 |
| Away | 124 | 198 | 24 | 41 | 3 | 9 | .207 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-10-02 | STL | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-28 | STL | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-23 | STL | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983-09-22 | STL | NYN | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-09-20 | STL | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-16 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-10-02 | OAK | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-27 | OAK | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-24 | OAK | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-22 | OAK | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 3B | 23 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| SS | 132 | 93 | 139 | 266 | 16 | 53 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | SEA | SS | 12 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 4 | 10 |
| 1978 | HOU | 2B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | HOU | 3B | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | HOU | SS | 58 | 37 | 59 | 95 | 3 | 18 |
| 1979 | HOU | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | HOU | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | HOU | SS | 11 | 6 | 10 | 23 | 2 | 6 |
| 1981 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | OAK | 3B | 8 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | OAK | SS | 47 | 38 | 56 | 101 | 7 | 17 |
| 1983 | SLN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SLN | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 23 |
| Shortstop | 133 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Sexton
- What years did Jimmy Sexton play?
- Jimmy Sexton played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1983.
- Was Jimmy Sexton a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Sexton was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Sexton hit?
- Jimmy Sexton hit 5 career home runs with 81 hits.
- What was Jimmy Sexton's career batting average?
- Jimmy Sexton batted .218 over his career, with 81 hits in 372 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Sexton have?
- Jimmy Sexton drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Jimmy Sexton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Sexton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.