Tim Sherrill

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1991)

Tim Sherrill was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1991 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. Across 18 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 7.71 ERA and 7 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

W–L 0–0
ERA 7.71
WHIP 1.93
SO 7
Pitcher PIV -446.8
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
5'11" / 170 lb
Born
9/10/1965 in Harrison, AR, USA
MLB Debut
1990-08-14
Last Game
1991-06-16

Full name: Timothy Shawn Sherrill

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Career Pitching Statistics

Tim Sherrill — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 18 0 0 0 0 18.2 30 16 2 6 7 7.71 -446.8

Career ERA 7.71 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 98.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Tim Sherrill — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1990 SLN NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 4.1 10 3 3 3 6.23 — 0.0
1991 SLN NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 14.1 20 13 3 4 8.16 3.91 (-109%) -446.8
Career · 2 seasons 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 18.2 30 16 6 7 7.71 — -447

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

Tim Sherrill — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Tim Sherrill — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1990 SLN NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 SLN NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 2 seasons 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 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

View full game log (36 games) →

Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Tim Sherrill — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home1100000—
Away700000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Tim Sherrill — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home1111.2107445.40
Away77.02092311.57

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Tim Sherrill — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1991-06-16 STLLAD — 0.1444001
1991-06-13 STLSDP — 1.0000000
1991-05-31 STLNYN — 1.0322000
1991-05-29 STLPIT — 2.0000110
1991-05-28 STLPIT — 1.0000000
1991-05-27 STLPIT — 3.0344211
1991-05-24 STLNYN — 2.0722000
1991-05-21 STLPIT — 2.0311010
1991-05-17 STLHOU — 1.0000010
1991-05-14 STLCIN — 1.0000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Tim Sherrill — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 18 0 2 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Tim Sherrill — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 SLN P 8 0 1 0 0 0
1991 SLN P 10 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Tim Sherrill — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 18

College History

Tim Sherrill — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR 1986, 1987
North Arkansas College Bentonville AR 1984, 1985

Tim Sherrill: the record in brief

According to the bio, Tim Sherrill debuted on August 14, 1990 and played a final game on June 16, 1991. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Cardinals, from 1990 through 1991. Sherrill played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on September 10, 1965, in Harrison, AR, USA, Sherrill was listed at 170 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Tim Sherrill was the playing name; the full given name is Timothy Shawn.

Sherrill pitched in 18 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-0 record and 7.71 ERA. The totals include 7 strikeouts. The league ERA over Sherrill's seasons was 3.89, so the 7.71 figure ran 98.5% worse than average. In 1991, one of the busiest seasons, Sherrill posted a 8.16 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.91.

The position breakdown shows 18 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Sherrill with 2 putouts, 3 assists and 0 errors on the mound.

Before the majors, Sherrill played college baseball at University of Arkansas (1986 and 1987). Retrosheet box scores cover 36 of Sherrill's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Sherrill

What years did Tim Sherrill play?
Tim Sherrill played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1991.
Was Tim Sherrill a pitcher?
Yes. Tim Sherrill pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 7 strikeouts.
What was Tim Sherrill's career ERA?
Tim Sherrill finished with a 7.71 career ERA, going 0-0 with 7 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Tim Sherrill have?
Tim Sherrill recorded 7 career strikeouts.
Is Tim Sherrill in the Hall of Fame?
No. Tim Sherrill has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
What teams did Tim Sherrill play for?
Tim Sherrill played for the St. Louis Cardinals.