Richie Sexson

Born: 12/29/1974 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-09-14 | Final Game: 2008-08-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Richmond Lockwood Sexson

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Biography

Richie Sexson, born in 1974, was a prominent first baseman and outfielder who enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2008. Known for his powerful bat and imposing presence at the plate, Sexson played in 1,367 games, accumulating 1,286 hits and 306 home runs. His ability to drive in runs was highlighted by his 943 RBIs, showcasing his effectiveness in clutch situations. With a career batting average of .261 and 14 stolen bases, Sexson combined power with a degree of athleticism that made him a well-rounded offensive player. Throughout his career, Sexson earned two All-Star selections, underscoring his status among the elite players of his era. He played during a time when offensive production was highly prized, contributing to an era characterized by significant home run totals across the league. His impactful performances not only made him a fan favorite but also solidified his legacy as one of the notable power hitters of the late 1990s and early 2000s. After retiring in 2008, Sexson left behind a career that exemplified the blend of power and consistency, marking him as a significant figure in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1367	4928	748	1286	260	17	306	943	14	588	1313	0.261	0.344	0.507	0.851	12021.2

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .507 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — +19.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.851 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — +11.9% above 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
1997	CLE	AL	5	11	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	CLE	AL	49	174	28	54	14	1	11	35	1	6	42	0.310	.266 (+17%)	.335 (+3%)	.420 (+41%)	.755 (+24%)	678.1
1999	CLE	AL	134	479	72	122	17	7	31	116	3	34	117	0.255	.271 (-6%)	.344 (-12%)	.433 (+18%)	.778 (+5%)	232.8
2000	CLE	AL	91	324	45	83	16	1	16	44	1	25	96	0.256	.270 (-5%)	.344 (-9%)	.437 (+5%)	.782 (-1%)	-139.9
2000	MIL	NL	57	213	44	63	14	0	14	47	1	34	63	0.296	.270 (+9%)	.344 (+16%)	.437 (+28%)	.782 (+22%)	-139.9
2001	MIL	NL	158	598	94	162	24	3	45	125	2	60	178	0.271	.263 (+3%)	.332 (+3%)	.426 (+28%)	.758 (+17%)	2107.5
2002	MIL	NL	157	570	86	159	37	2	29	102	0	70	136	0.279	.261 (+7%)	.331 (+10%)	.416 (+21%)	.747 (+16%)	1977.8
2003	MIL	NL	162	606	97	165	28	2	45	124	2	98	151	0.272	.264 (+3%)	.332 (+14%)	.422 (+30%)	.754 (+23%)	3155.1
2004	AZ	NL	23	90	20	21	4	0	9	23	0	14	21	0.233	.266 (-12%)	.335 (avg)	.427 (+35%)	.762 (+20%)	303.5
2005	SEA	AL	156	558	99	147	36	1	39	121	1	89	167	0.263	.264 (avg)	.330 (+12%)	.418 (+29%)	.749 (+21%)	2659.0
2006	SEA	AL	158	591	75	156	40	0	34	107	1	64	154	0.264	.269 (-2%)	.336 (avg)	.431 (+17%)	.768 (+10%)	1157.3
2007	SEA	AL	121	434	58	89	21	0	21	63	1	51	100	0.205	.268 (-24%)	.335 (-12%)	.422 (-6%)	.758 (-9%)	-761.2
2008	SEA	AL	74	252	27	55	8	0	11	30	1	37	76	0.218	.263 (-17%)	.333 (-5%)	.416 (-8%)	.749 (-7%)	-313.2
2008	NYY	AL	22	28	2	7	1	0	1	6	0	6	10	0.250	—	—	—	—	-313.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	14	1	1	0	0	0	1	3	7	0.071

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1999	ALDS1	CLE	3	6	1	1	1	1	3	0.167
1998	ALCS	CLE	3	6	0	0	0	0	3	0.000
1998	ALDS1	CLE	3	2	0	0	0	2	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1198	1164	9689	944	61	951
OF	110	94	149	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1997	CLE	1B	2	2	11	1	0	0
1998	CLE	1B	45	40	321	38	6	36
1998	CLE	OF	3	2	4	0	0	0
1999	CLE	1B	61	53	517	51	7	48
1999	CLE	OF	49	41	66	3	0	0
2000	CLE	1B	27	23	198	25	1	11
2000	CLE	OF	58	51	79	3	0	0
2000	MIL	1B	57	57	471	66	5	50
2001	MIL	1B	158	157	1356	129	8	126
2002	MIL	1B	154	154	1224	119	7	134
2003	MIL	1B	162	162	1363	130	11	131
2004	ARI	1B	23	23	199	27	1	19
2005	SEA	1B	151	151	1148	120	7	121
2006	SEA	1B	150	149	1235	110	4	115
2007	SEA	1B	116	115	1000	72	2	102
2008	SEA	1B	73	72	568	48	2	52
2008	NYA	1B	19	6	78	8	0	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1198
Left Field	109
Right Field	3
Designated Hitter	56

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2002	Player of the Week	Week of 2002-07-27

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2008	SEA	AL	$15,500,000
2007	SEA	AL	$15,500,000
2006	SEA	AL	$13,000,000
2005	SEA	AL	$6,000,000
2004	ARI	NL	$8,725,000
2003	MIL	NL	$5,125,000
2002	MIL	NL	$3,125,000
2001	MIL	NL	$1,125,000
2000	CLE	AL	$247,000
1999	CLE	AL	$219,000
1998	CLE	AL	$175,000
Total Career Earnings			$68,741,000