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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | DET | AL | 8 | 11 | 29 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 171.0 | 182 | 91 | 83 | 67 | 4.79 | -1493.1 |
| 1929 | DET | AL | 14 | 15 | 36 | 31 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 226.0 | 270 | 130 | 106 | 81 | 5.18 | -1577.7 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 16 | 11 | 35 | 30 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 233.3 | 245 | 100 | 106 | 97 | 3.86 | 328.1 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 13 | 14 | 35 | 32 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 245.0 | 267 | 113 | 114 | 99 | 4.15 | -97.1 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 14 | 14 | 32 | 31 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 234.3 | 234 | 105 | 77 | 84 | 4.03 | 1490.6 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 11 | 15 | 36 | 28 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 232.7 | 233 | 98 | 78 | 75 | 3.79 | -2345.1 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 6 | 9 | 28 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 129.7 | 146 | 69 | 45 | 46 | 4.79 | -1813.8 |
| 1935 | DET | AL | 4 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 51.3 | 65 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 4.03 | -61.1 |
| 1936 | DET | AL | 6 | 7 | 30 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 131.3 | 153 | 77 | 64 | 37 | 5.28 | -1947.3 |
| 1937 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.0 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 9.00 | -506.1 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | DET | AL | 29 | 55 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.109 | -627.8 |
| 1929 | DET | AL | 36 | 83 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0.145 | -892.1 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 35 | 80 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 0.188 | -615.1 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 35 | 88 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.159 | -751.2 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 33 | 76 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 0.118 | -691.3 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 36 | 74 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0.149 | -592.5 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 28 | 37 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0.108 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | DET | AL | 12 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | DET | AL | 30 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | DET | AL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | DET | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 6 | 2 |
| 1929 | DET | P | 36 | 0 | 7 | 41 | 0 | 2 |
| 1930 | DET | P | 35 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 2 |
| 1931 | DET | P | 35 | 0 | 12 | 52 | 3 | 4 |
| 1932 | DET | P | 32 | 0 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | DET | P | 36 | 0 | 14 | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| 1934 | DET | P | 28 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 3 | 2 |
| 1935 | DET | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | DET | P | 30 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 0 | 4 |
| 1937 | DET | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
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 |