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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 12.46 | - |
| 1959 | LAD | NL | 7 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 94.3 | 75 | 23 | 43 | 72 | 2.19 | - |
| 1960 | LAD | NL | 14 | 10 | 57 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 142.3 | 125 | 60 | 82 | 114 | 3.79 | - |
| 1961 | LAD | NL | 4 | 4 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 94.7 | 90 | 41 | 39 | 79 | 3.90 | - |
| 1962 | LAD | NL | 7 | 3 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 90.0 | 81 | 32 | 44 | 71 | 3.20 | - |
| 1963 | LAD | NL | 2 | 6 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 79.7 | 82 | 33 | 24 | 47 | 3.73 | - |
| 1964 | DET | AL | 7 | 5 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 66.3 | 52 | 27 | 37 | 58 | 3.66 | -767.5 |
| 1965 | DET | AL | 3 | 6 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 78.3 | 71 | 27 | 40 | 46 | 3.10 | -485.4 |
| 1966 | DET | AL | 8 | 5 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 77.7 | 66 | 33 | 36 | 63 | 3.82 | -507.4 |
| 1967 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.0 | 35 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 6.43 | -40.1 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 1 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 40.7 | 53 | 22 | 13 | 32 | 4.87 | 27.4 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6.00 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | LAD | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | LAD | NL | 23 | 32 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.219 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | LAD | NL | 57 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.162 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | LAD | NL | 53 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | LAD | NL | 58 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | LAD | NL | 36 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | DET | AL | 38 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | DET | AL | 39 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | DET | AL | 55 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | DET | AL | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | LAN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | LAN | P | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | LAN | P | 57 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | LAN | P | 53 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962 | LAN | P | 58 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963 | LAN | P | 36 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | DET | P | 38 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| 1965 | DET | P | 39 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | DET | P | 55 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 1967 | DET | P | 20 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | HOU | P | 29 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | CAL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 416 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Babe Ruth Award | P |
| 1959 | World Series MVP |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |