Norm Sherry
Born: 7/16/1931 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 3/8/2021 in San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-04-12 | Final Game: 1963-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Norman Burt Sherry
Biography
Norm Sherry was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1963. Primarily known as a position player, Sherry appeared in 194 games throughout his career, showcasing his abilities primarily as a catcher. He recorded a total of 107 hits, which included 18 home runs and 69 runs batted in (RBIs), while finishing with a batting average of .215. Sherry's playing style was characterized by a solid defensive presence behind the plate, as well as a power-hitting capability that contributed to his team's offensive efforts during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Sherry's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively oriented game. Though his personal statistics may not reflect a superstar trajectory, Sherry played an important role within the teams he was a part of, contributing to the overall dynamics of the game during a time of significant change. After wrapping up his playing career on September 26, 1963, he left an indelible mark not only through his performance on the field but also as a part of the rich history of baseball during that era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194 | 497 | 45 | 107 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 69 | 1 | 37 | 102 | 0.215 | 0.279 | 0.346 | 0.625 | -1017.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | LAD | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | LAD | NL | 47 | 138 | 22 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 29 | 0.283 | 473.5 |
| 1961 | LAD | NL | 47 | 121 | 10 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 30 | 0.256 | -67.4 |
| 1962 | LAD | NL | 35 | 88 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0.182 | -375.2 |
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 63 | 147 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 26 | 0.136 | -1048.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 186 | 148 | 1025 | 70 | 12 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | LAN | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | LAN | C | 44 | 39 | 282 | 15 | 2 | 3 |
| 1961 | LAN | C | 45 | 31 | 253 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 1962 | LAN | C | 34 | 25 | 221 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 1963 | NYN | C | 61 | 52 | 265 | 26 | 6 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 185 |