Joe Sherman
Born: 11/4/1890 in Yarmouth, MA, USA
Died: 12/21/1987 in Cape Coral, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-09-24 | Final Game: 1915-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Joel Powers Sherman
Biography
Joe Sherman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, with a career that spanned from 1915 to 1915. Born in 1890, Sherman made a brief but notable mark in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills during a time when the game was transitioning into a more modern era. His playing career was marked by a single season in which he achieved a record of 1-0, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound despite limited appearances.
Sherman finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.4, a commendable figure that reflected his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Over the course of his time on the field, he recorded a total of 5 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to overpower batters at key moments. Although he did not earn any saves, his contributions as a pitcher were significant during a period that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. Sherman's relatively short career may have limited his statistical legacy, but his presence in the game during this formative time remains a part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2.40 | 210.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.429 | 0.333 | 0.762 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst | MA | 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914 |