Joe Sherman, baseball player, 1915-1915

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

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

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

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