Positions: Shortstop and Third Baseman
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
5-6, 155lb (168cm, 70kg)
Born: October 9, 1898 in Titus, AL us
Died: March 6, 1990 in Mobile, AL
Buried: Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, Tuscaloosa, AL
High School: Wetumpka HS (Wetumpka, AL)
School: University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Debut:
September 10, 1920
(Age 21-337d,
5,093rd in major league history)
vs. NYY 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 24, 1933
(Age 34-350d)
vs. BOS 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1977.
(Voted by Veteran's Committee)
View Joe Sewell's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1921 season
Full Name: Joseph Wheeler Sewell
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Relatives: Brother of Luke Sewell, Tommy Sewell; Cousin of Rip Sewell
Career
54.7
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2226
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1054
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Fielding Game Log (as SS)