Jimmy Sebring

Born: 3/25/1882 in Hoytville, PA, USA

Died: 12/22/1909 in Williamsport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-08 | Final Game: 1909-08-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Dennison Sebring

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Biography

Jimmy Sebring was a professional baseball player born in 1882, whose career spanned from 1902 to 1909. Known for his versatility as a position player, Sebring played in a total of 363 games during his time in the major leagues. He made a mark with his offensive contributions, accumulating 368 hits and recording a batting average of .261. Sebring demonstrated both power and speed, hitting 6 home runs and driving in 168 RBIs, while also showcasing his agility on the bases with 52 stolen bases. Sebring's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball's history, characterized by a shift in playing styles and strategies. His contributions to the game reflected the evolving nature of offensive play at the time, as players began to embrace a more aggressive approach on the bases. While not one of the most celebrated stars of his era, Sebring's solid performance and ability to steal bases added a valuable dimension to his teams, helping to lay the groundwork for the fast-paced style of play that would come to define baseball in the decades that followed. He retired on August 6, 1909, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled player who navigated the early years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
363	1411	178	368	51	32	6	168	52	93	132	0.261	0.308	0.355	0.663	652.7

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.639 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
1902	PIT	NL	19	80	15	26	4	4	0	15	2	5	7	0.325	.266 (+22%)	.321 (+13%)	.343 (+38%)	.665 (+26%)	282.9
1903	PIT	NL	124	506	71	140	16	13	4	64	20	32	45	0.277	.261 (+6%)	.316 (+2%)	.345 (+11%)	.662 (+7%)	561.1
1904	PIT	NL	80	305	28	82	11	7	0	32	8	17	23	0.269	.246 (+9%)	.300 (+2%)	.321 (+9%)	.622 (+6%)	214.7
1904	CIN	NL	56	222	22	50	9	2	0	24	8	14	24	0.225	.246 (-9%)	.300 (-10%)	.321 (-12%)	.622 (-11%)	214.7
1905	CIN	NL	58	217	31	62	10	5	2	28	11	14	18	0.286	.248 (+15%)	.307 (+7%)	.322 (+26%)	.629 (+17%)	497.7
1909	BRO	NL	25	81	11	8	1	1	0	5	3	11	15	0.099	.244 (-60%)	.306 (-33%)	.312 (-57%)	.618 (-45%)	-515.8
1909	WSN	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	-515.8