Chris Sexton, baseball player, 1999-2000

Chris Sexton

Born: 8/3/1971 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-05-03 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Christopher Philip Sexton

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Biography

Chris Sexton, born in 1971, was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 to 2000. Known for his versatility and speed on the basepaths, Sexton appeared in 70 games during his brief MLB career, primarily showcasing his abilities with the bat and his agility on the field. He finished his tenure with a batting average of .22, recording 35 hits, including one home run, and driving in 17 runs. His ability to steal bases was evident, as he successfully swiped 8 bags throughout his time in the majors. Sexton's career unfolded during a period of transition in baseball, where the game was experiencing an upswing in offensive production and power hitting. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a role player reflected the depth and talent that teams sought in the late 1990s and early 2000s. After retiring from professional play on October 1, 2000, Sexton's journey through the sport highlighted the importance of versatile players in contributing to a team's overall strategy and success.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 159 18 35 4 1 1 17 8 24 22 0.220 0.328 0.277 0.605 -591.7

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .436 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.605 vs. league average 0.780 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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
1999 COL NL 35 59 9 14 0 1 1 7 4 11 10 0.237 .271 (-13%) .344 (+4%) .433 (-26%) .778 (-13%) -103.8
2000 CIN NL 35 100 9 21 4 0 0 10 4 13 12 0.210 .270 (-22%) .344 (-10%) .437 (-43%) .782 (-28%) -487.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 22 15 36 44 2 9
3B 3 3 2 4 0 0
OF 13 6 12 1 0 0
SS 20 16 28 44 3 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 COL 2B 10 4 19 18 2 3
1999 COL OF 13 6 12 1 0 0
1999 COL SS 6 3 3 7 0 1
2000 CIN 2B 12 11 17 26 0 6
2000 CIN 3B 3 3 2 4 0 0
2000 CIN SS 14 13 25 37 3 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 22
Third Base 3
Shortstop 20
Left Field 3
Center Field 9
Right Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 COL NL $202,000
Total Career Earnings $202,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami University of Ohio Oxford OH 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993