Justin Maxwell

Born: 11/6/1983 in Olney, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-09-05 | Final Game: 2015-08-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Justin Adam Maxwell

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Biography

Justin Maxwell, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2015. Known for his impressive athleticism and power at the plate, Maxwell played primarily as an outfielder. Throughout his career, he appeared in 441 games, where he recorded 233 hits, amassed 41 home runs, and drove in 133 runs, finishing with a batting average of .220. His speed on the base paths was also notable, as he stole 28 bases during his time in the league. Maxwell's career spanned a period marked by an emphasis on power hitting and the evolution of the game towards a more analytics-driven approach. He played for several teams, including the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros, showcasing a blend of power and speed that made him a valuable asset in various lineups. Though his batting average did not reflect the same level of success as his home run totals, his contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in moments where his ability to change the game with a single swing or a key steal came into play. Justin Maxwell's journey through the majors exemplified the role of dynamic position players in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
441	1057	145	233	48	9	41	133	28	115	371	0.220	0.303	0.399	0.702	-347.7

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career SLG .399 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2007	WAS	NL	15	26	5	7	0	0	2	5	0	1	8	0.269	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	WAS	NL	40	89	13	22	4	1	4	9	6	12	32	0.247	.262 (-6%)	.332 (+3%)	.417 (+8%)	.750 (+6%)	99.9
2010	WAS	NL	67	104	16	15	6	0	3	12	5	25	43	0.144	.257 (-44%)	.325 (-6%)	.402 (-28%)	.728 (-18%)	-311.1
2012	HOU	NL	124	315	46	72	13	3	18	53	9	32	114	0.229	.254 (-10%)	.318 (-5%)	.405 (+14%)	.724 (+6%)	283.5
2013	HOU	AL	40	137	21	33	10	2	2	8	4	12	43	0.241	.253 (-5%)	.317 (-2%)	.396 (-2%)	.714 (-2%)	-57.1
2013	KCR	AL	35	97	14	26	6	1	5	17	2	11	35	0.268	.253 (+6%)	.317 (+11%)	.396 (+27%)	.714 (+20%)	-57.1
2014	KCR	AL	20	40	4	6	1	0	0	3	0	2	20	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	SFG	NL	100	249	26	52	8	2	7	26	2	20	76	0.209	.254 (-18%)	.316 (-13%)	.404 (-16%)	.721 (-15%)	-685.9