Sherman Obando, baseball player, 1993-1997

Sherman Obando

Born: 1/23/1970 in Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro, Panama

MLB Debut: 1993-04-10 | Final Game: 1997-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Sherman Omar Obando

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Biography

Sherman Obando was a professional baseball player born in 1970, who played as a position player from 1993 to 1997. Over the course of his career, Obando appeared in 177 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield and at first base. He recorded a total of 85 hits, including 13 home runs, and drove in 49 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .239. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with 3 stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of power and speed during his time on the field. Obando's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the rise of offensive statistics and the increasing importance of power hitters. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, he played a valuable role as a versatile player, contributing to the depth of the rosters he was a part of. His journey through the major leagues reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by many players trying to make their mark in a competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
177 355 41 85 13 0 13 49 3 34 100 0.239 0.310 0.386 0.696 -346.1

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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
1993 BAL AL 31 92 8 25 2 0 3 15 0 4 26 0.272 .265 (+3%) .332 (-7%) .403 (-3%) .735 (-5%) -75.3
1995 BAL AL 16 38 0 10 1 0 0 3 1 2 12 0.263 — — — — 0.0
1996 WSN NL 89 178 30 44 9 0 8 22 2 22 48 0.247 .269 (-8%) .340 (-3%) .426 (+1%) .767 (avg) -6.1
1997 WSN NL 41 47 3 6 1 0 2 9 0 6 14 0.128 — — — — -264.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 77 52 110 2 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 BAL OF 8 5 13 0 1 0
1995 BAL OF 7 5 12 0 1 0
1996 MON OF 47 36 74 2 3 0
1997 MON OF 15 6 11 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Right Field 75
Designated Hitter 30

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 MON NL $185,000
1996 MON NL $165,000
1995 BAL AL $140,000
1993 BAL AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $599,000