Dennis Sherrill
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1980)
Dennis Sherrill was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1980 for the New York Yankees, a span of 3 seasons. In 5 career games, he hit .200 with 1 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-04
- Last Game
- 1980-06-28
Full name: Dennis Lee Sherrill
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | .200 | .200 | .400 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.
Career OPS .400 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 43.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | NYA | AL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | NYA | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-28 | NYY | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-27 | NYY | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-22 | NYY | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-08 | NYY | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-04 | NYY | DET | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Dennis Sherrill: the record in brief
Dennis Sherrill's major league career runs from a debut on September 4, 1978 to a final game on June 28, 1980. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Yankees, from 1978 through 1980. Sherrill is listed as a shortstop at 6 feet, 0 inches and 165 pounds. Sherrill batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 3, 1956, in Miami, FL, USA. Dennis Sherrill was the playing name; the full given name is Dennis Lee.
Across 5 games at the plate, Sherrill's career line reads 1 hits in 5 at bats for a .200 average. Sherrill's .200 average ran 23.5% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .400 to a league .708, 43.5% below average. 1980 produced Sherrill's most hits, 1 of them for the New York Yankees.
By games played in the field, shortstop leads with 2, followed by second base (1), third base (1), and designated hitter (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dennis Sherrill
- What years did Dennis Sherrill play?
- Dennis Sherrill played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1980.
- Was Dennis Sherrill a pitcher?
- No. Dennis Sherrill was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Dennis Sherrill hit?
- Dennis Sherrill hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Dennis Sherrill play for?
- Dennis Sherrill played for one team, the New York Yankees (1978, 1980).
- What were Dennis Sherrill's career stats?
- In 5 games, Dennis Sherrill had 1 hits and 1 runs, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Dennis Sherrill play?
- Dennis Sherrill played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dennis Sherrill and how much did he weigh?
- Dennis Sherrill was listed at 6 feet and 165 pounds.
- What was Dennis Sherrill's career batting average?
- Dennis Sherrill batted .200 over his career, with 1 hits in 5 at bats.
- Is Dennis Sherrill in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dennis Sherrill has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.