George Sharrott
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1893-1894)
George Sharrott was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1894 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 16 career appearances, he went 4-7 with a 6.37 ERA and 31 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 164 lb
- Died
- 1/5/1932 in Jamaica, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1893-07-27
- Last Game
- 1894-05-04
Full name: George Oscar Sharrott
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | BRO | NL | 4 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 95.0 | 114 | 62 | 58 | 24 | 5.87 | 4.66 (-26%) | -1360.3 |
| 1894 | BRO | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 9.00 | 5.33 (-69%) | 55.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 113.0 | 138 | 80 | 68 | 31 | 6.37 | — | -1,305 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 46 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .261 | .292 | .370 | .661 | 0 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.
Career SLG .370 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.
Career OPS .661 vs. league average .775 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | BRO | NL | 13 | 39 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1894 | BRO | NL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 16 | 46 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
George Sharrott: the record in brief
According to the bio, George Sharrott debuted on July 27, 1893 and played a final game on May 4, 1894. All of the seasons listed were played for the Brooklyn Grooms. Sharrott played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Born on November 2, 1869, in West New Brighton, NY, USA, Sharrott was listed at 5'8" and 164 pounds. Sharrott's death is recorded on January 5, 1932, in Jamaica, NY, USA. Sharrott's full given name, per the bio, is George Oscar Sharrott.
The pitching table credits Sharrott with a 4-7 record and a 6.37 ERA in 16 games. The same table counts 31 strikeouts and 12 complete games. Against a 4.99 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.37 mark was 27.6% worse. In 1893, one of the busiest seasons, Sharrott posted a 5.87 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.66.
Every defensive appearance on record for Sharrott, 16 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 5 putouts and 20 assists against 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Sharrott
- What years did George Sharrott play?
- George Sharrott played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1894.
- Was George Sharrott a pitcher?
- Yes. George Sharrott pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 31 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did George Sharrott hit?
- George Sharrott hit 1 career home run with 12 hits.
- What teams did George Sharrott play for?
- George Sharrott played for one team, the Brooklyn Grooms (1893–1894).
- What were George Sharrott's career stats?
- In 16 games, George Sharrott went 4-7 with a 6.37 ERA, 31 strikeouts, 113.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did George Sharrott play?
- George Sharrott played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Sharrott and how much did he weigh?
- George Sharrott was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 164 pounds.
- What was George Sharrott's career ERA?
- George Sharrott finished with a 6.37 career ERA, going 4-7 with 31 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did George Sharrott have?
- George Sharrott recorded 31 career strikeouts.
- Is George Sharrott in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Sharrott has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.