Larry Sherry, baseball player, 1958-1968

Larry Sherry

Born: 7/25/1935 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 12/17/2006 in Mission Viejo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-17 | Final Game: 1968-07-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Sherry

Biography

Larry Sherry was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 until 1968. Born in 1935, Sherry made a significant impact on the game during his career, particularly known for his versatility on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 53-44 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67, showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. Over the course of his tenure, he struck out 606 batters and amassed a notable 82 saves, reflecting his effectiveness as both a starter and reliever. One of the highlights of Sherry's career came during the 1965 World Series, where he was named the World Series MVP, a testament to his critical contributions on the biggest stage in baseball. Playing primarily in the 1960s, a decade marked by a transition in baseball styles and strategies, Sherry's strong performances were instrumental for the teams he played with, especially the Los Angeles Dodgers. His ability to perform under pressure and his solid pitching repertoire made him a significant figure in baseball during his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
53 44 416 16 2 1 82 799.3 747 326 78 374 606 3.67 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
416 148 7 25 1 3 3 9 0 7 37 0.169 0.212 0.277 0.489 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1959 WS LAN 5 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 0 4 0 2 12.7 8 1 2 5 0.71

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1959 WS LAN 2 0 4 0 2 12.7 8 1 2 5 0.71

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 416 16 51 113 13 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 416

Awards & Honors

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1960 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 2.0 336 0