Chuck Sheerin
Born: 4/17/1909 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 9/27/1986 in Valley Stream, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-04-21 | Final Game: 1936-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 198 lbs
Full name: Charles Joseph Sheerin
Biography
Chuck Sheerin, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in the major leagues during the 1936 season. Primarily serving as a position player, Sheerin made his mark in the game over the course of 39 games. He finished his career with a batting average of .264, accumulating 19 hits and 4 RBIs. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions to his team were exemplified through his steady hitting and on-field presence during a time when the sport was evolving in response to the Great Depression and shifting player demographics.
Sheerin's playing career was short-lived, lasting from April 21, 1936, to September 27, 1936, yet he still played a role in the fabric of baseball during a transitional era. The mid-1930s saw the sport grappling with economic realities and the quest for talent amidst a backdrop of increased competition and the eventual integration of baseball. Although he did not achieve the statistical milestones that many of his contemporaries did, Sheerin remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing a time when players were forging their paths in a sport that was both a beloved pastime and a vehicle for personal and societal change.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 72 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0.264 | 0.329 | 0.319 | 0.649 | -168.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 39 | 72 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0.264 | -168.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 17 | 0 | 18 | 31 | 3 | 2 |
| 3B | 13 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHI | 2B | 17 | 0 | 18 | 31 | 3 | 2 |
| 1936 | PHI | 3B | 13 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1936 | PHI | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | New York | NY | 1929, 1930, 1931 |