Norm Sherry, baseball player, 1959-1963

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 185