Sherman Obando
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1997)
Sherman Obando was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Montreal Expos, a span of 5 seasons. In 177 career games, he hit .239 with 85 hits, 13 home runs, and 49 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-04-10
- Last Game
- 1997-07-21
Full name: Sherman Omar Obando
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 355 | 41 | 85 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 49 | 3 | 34 | 100 | .239 | .310 | .386 | .696 | -322 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career OBP .310 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career SLG .386 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OPS .696 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 31 | 92 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 26 | .272 | .265 (+3%) | .332 (-7%) | .403 (-3%) | .735 (-5%) | -71.2 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 16 | 38 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | 89 | 178 | 30 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 2 | 22 | 48 | .247 | .269 (-8%) | .340 (-3%) | .426 (+1%) | .767 (avg) | -5.3 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | 41 | 47 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 14 | .128 | — | — | — | — | -246.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 177 | 355 | 41 | 85 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 49 | 3 | 34 | 100 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -322 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (177 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 187 | 23 | 45 | 8 | 31 | .241 |
| Away | 83 | 168 | 18 | 40 | 5 | 18 | .238 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-21 | WSN | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-07-19 | WSN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-07-18 | WSN | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-07-17 | WSN | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-07-15 | WSN | MIA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997-07-02 | WSN | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-29 | WSN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-28 | WSN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-06-27 | WSN | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-25 | WSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 75 |
| Designated Hitter | 30 |
Salary History
Sherman Obando's recorded salaries total $599,000 over 4 seasons, 1993 to 1997. Obando's career, 1993 to 1997, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MON | NL | $185,000 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | $165,000 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | $140,000 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $599,000 | ||
Sherman Obando: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 10, 1993 and the final game on July 21, 1997, Sherman Obando built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Baltimore Orioles (1993 through 1995) and the Montreal Expos (1996 to 1997). The bio lists Obando as an outfielder who both batted and threw right-handed. Obando is listed at 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds. Obando was born on January 23, 1970, in Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro, Panama. Sherman Obando was the playing name; the full given name is Sherman Omar.
Obando's career batting table shows 177 games, 355 at bats and 85 hits, a .239 average, plus 13 home runs and 49 runs batted in. Obando got on base at a .310 rate and slugged .386 (.696 OPS). Obando's .239 average ran 10.4% below the .267 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .696 to a league .753, 7.7% below average. Obando collected a career-high 44 hits in 1996. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .247 in 1996, did not top the league's .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sherman Obando
- What years did Sherman Obando play?
- Sherman Obando played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997.
- Was Sherman Obando a pitcher?
- No. Sherman Obando was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Sherman Obando hit?
- Sherman Obando hit 13 career home runs with 85 hits.
- What teams did Sherman Obando play for?
- Sherman Obando played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1993, 1995) and the Montreal Expos (1996–1997).
- What were Sherman Obando's career stats?
- In 177 games, Sherman Obando had 85 hits, 13 home runs, 49 RBI, 41 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .239 batting average.
- How much did Sherman Obando earn in his career?
- Sherman Obando's recorded salaries total $599,000 over 4 seasons, 1993 to 1997. Obando's career, 1993 to 1997, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Sherman Obando's salary?
- Sherman Obando's last recorded salary was $185,000, in 1997. His highest recorded salary was $185,000, in 1997, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 1997.
- What position did Sherman Obando play?
- Sherman Obando played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sherman Obando and how much did he weigh?
- Sherman Obando was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Sherman Obando hit each season?
- Sherman Obando's home runs by season: 3 in 1993, 0 in 1995, 8 in 1996, and 2 in 1997. His most in one season was 8, in 1996.
- What was Sherman Obando's career batting average?
- Sherman Obando batted .239 over his career, with 85 hits in 355 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sherman Obando have?
- Sherman Obando drove in 49 runs in his career.
- Is Sherman Obando in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sherman Obando has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.