Bill Scherrer
Born: 1/20/1958 in Tonawanda, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-09-07 | Final Game: 1988-07-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: William Joseph Scherrer
Biography
Bill Scherrer, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1988. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Scherrer made a name for himself during an era that witnessed significant changes in the game, including the rise of free agency and an increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. He played in an age where pitchers were tasked with not only starting games but also securing critical late-inning situations, and Scherrer embraced this challenge throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball.
Over the course of his career, Scherrer compiled a record of 8-10 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.08. He recorded 207 strikeouts and earned 11 saves, showcasing his ability to effectively handle high-pressure situations. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by a strong work ethic and a commitment to his craft, which allowed him to carve out a respectable career as a reliable pitcher in the league. Scherrer's legacy is defined not only by his statistics but also by his influence on the game during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 10 | 228 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 311.3 | 307 | 141 | 31 | 140 | 207 | 4.08 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2.60 | 849.8 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 92.0 | 73 | 28 | 33 | 57 | 2.74 | 1013.7 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52.3 | 64 | 29 | 15 | 35 | 4.99 | 39.7 |
| 1984 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 1.89 | 371.8 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 3 | 2 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 62 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 4.36 | -2133.5 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 16 | 7.29 | -1274.7 |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 43 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 4.36 | 199.9 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.118 | 0.211 | 0.118 | 0.328 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 73 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | DET | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | WS | DET | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | WS | DET | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 228 | 2 | 14 | 51 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CIN | P | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | CIN | P | 73 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | CIN | P | 36 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | DET | P | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | DET | P | 48 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | DET | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | CIN | P | 23 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | BAL | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | PHI | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 228 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | DET | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||