Frank Sexton, baseball player, 1895-1895

Frank Sexton

Born: 7/8/1872 in Brockton, MA, USA

Died: 1/4/1938 in Brighton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-06-21 | Final Game: 1895-08-17

Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Frank Joseph Sexton

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Biography

Frank Sexton was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1872, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from June 21, 1895, to August 17, 1895. He played during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the tail end of the 19th century, a time when the game was evolving both in terms of rules and player athleticism. Sexton made his mark in the league with a record of 1-5, showcasing his determination on the mound despite facing numerous challenges. Throughout his short stint in MLB, Sexton accumulated an earned run average (ERA) of 5.69 and recorded 14 strikeouts. Although he did not achieve the level of success that many of his contemporaries enjoyed, his contribution to the game during a competitive era is noteworthy. As baseball continued to grow in popularity, players like Sexton laid the groundwork for future generations, embodying the spirit of perseverance that is often celebrated in the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 5 7 5 4 0 0 49.0 59 31 2 22 14 5.69 0

Career ERA 5.69 vs. league average 4.77 across their career seasons — 19.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1895 BSN NL 1 5 7 5 4 0 0 49.0 59 31 22 14 5.69 4.77 (-19%) -294.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 26 3 7 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 0.269 0.296 0.269 0.566 0.0

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.566 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 25.7% 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
1895 BSN NL 10 26 3 7 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 0.269 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 2 0 0
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
P 7 0 2 8 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 BSN 2B 1 0 1 2 0 0
1895 BSN OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1895 BSN P 7 0 2 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7
Second Base 1
Left Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brown University Providence RI 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1895