Vic Sorrell, baseball player, 1928-1937

Vic Sorrell

Born: 4/9/1901 in Morrisville, NC, USA

Died: 5/4/1972 in Raleigh, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-22 | Final Game: 1937-06-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Victor Garland Sorrell

Biography

Vic Sorrell was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1928 until 1937. Born in 1901, Sorrell made his debut in a time when baseball was transitioning from the lively ball era into a more competitive landscape. Throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball, he played for various teams, showcasing his skills on the mound. Sorrell finished his career with a record of 92 wins and 101 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43. Over his career, he accumulated 619 strikeouts and recorded 10 saves, demonstrating his capability as a reliable pitcher in crucial game situations. While Sorrell's win-loss record may not reflect a dominant pitcher, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the era. As baseball was evolving, Sorrell's ability to strike out batters indicated his effectiveness and competitiveness on the field. His career is a testament to the hard work and dedication required to succeed during a time when the game was rapidly changing, and his legacy lives on in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
92 101 280 216 95 8 10 1671.7 1820 823 101 706 619 4.43 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
281 553 35 77 10 1 0 28 0 35 144 0.139 0.190 0.161 0.351 -4170.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 280 0 68 321 17 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 280

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 1923, 1924, 1925