Jimmy Sexton
Born: 12/15/1951 in Mobile, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-09-02 | Final Game: 1983-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jimmy Dale Sexton
Biography
Jimmy Sexton, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1977 until his retirement in 1983. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 236 games, showcasing his abilities in a competitive era of Major League Baseball marked by both offensive and defensive prowess. Sexton recorded a total of 81 hits, contributing to a batting average of .218. He demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 36 stolen bases, which highlighted his athleticism and base-running skills.
Sexton's power at the plate was modest, with 5 home runs and 24 runs batted in (RBIs) during his career. His playing style was characterized by a combination of speed and situational hitting, which made him a valuable asset in various lineups. While he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, Sexton's contributions to his teams during the late 1970s and early 1980s were significant, reflecting the depth of talent present in the league during that era.
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 | 0.218 | 0.279 | 0.298 | 0.578 | -1033.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 14 | 37 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.216 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | HOU | NL | 88 | 141 | 17 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 28 | 0.206 | -476.8 |
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 52 | 43 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0.209 | -173.6 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 69 | 139 | 19 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 24 | 0.245 | -383.3 |
| 1983 | STL | NL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 23 |
| Shortstop | 133 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |