Todd Sears, baseball player, 2002-2003

Todd Sears

Born: 10/23/1975 in Des Moines, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-17 | Final Game: 2003-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Todd Andrew Sears

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Biography

Todd Sears, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2002 and 2003. Primarily serving as a position player, Sears played a total of 40 games throughout his career. He recorded 22 hits, including 2 home runs, while accumulating 11 RBIs and finishing with a batting average of .259. Known for his approach at the plate, Sears showcased a blend of contact hitting and power during his brief stint in the majors. Sears' career unfolded during a time when baseball was witnessing a significant transformation, with the game evolving in terms of player athleticism and offensive strategy. Although his time in the league was short, he left an imprint as a player who exemplified the grit and determination of those pursuing a dream in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. After concluding his major league career on September 27, 2003, he transitioned away from the game, but his contributions remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 85 11 22 5 0 2 11 0 7 19 0.259 0.319 0.388 0.707 -83.2

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 5.8% below 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
2002 MIN AL 7 12 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2003 MIN AL 24 65 7 16 2 0 2 11 0 7 15 0.246 .264 (-7%) .332 (-2%) .422 (-13%) .754 (-8%) -83.2
2003 SDP NL 9 8 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — -83.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 13 120 9 1 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 MIN 1B 6 2 26 2 0 3
2003 MIN 1B 14 11 93 7 1 7
2003 SDN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 21
Designated Hitter 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE 1995, 1996, 1997