Sherman Edwards

Born: 7/25/1909 in Mount Ida, AR, USA

Died: 3/8/1992 in El Dorado, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-21 | Final Game: 1934-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Sherman Stanley Edwards

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Biography

Sherman Edwards, born in 1909, had a brief but notable presence in Major League Baseball. He played during the 1934 season, stepping onto the field for one game on September 21, 1934. Despite the limited opportunity, Edwards' entry into the league reflects the competitive nature of the era, where many players vied for a spot in the majors during a time marked by the tail end of the Great Depression and the evolving landscape of baseball. As a position player, Edwards recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs in his sole appearance, finishing with a batting average of .0. His career, while short-lived, contributes to the tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the sport. Edwards' experience in the major leagues, even for just a day, underscores the challenges and realities faced by many athletes in the early 20th century baseball landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	4	1	0	1	1	3.00	0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 30.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1934	CIN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	4	1	1	1	3.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1934	CIN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	CIN	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1