Sherry Robertson, baseball player, 1940-1952

Sherry Robertson

Born: 1/1/1919 in Montreal, QC, CAN

Died: 10/23/1970 in Houghton, SD, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-08 | Final Game: 1952-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Sherrard Alexander Robertson

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Biography

Sherry Robertson was a professional baseball player who played from 1940 until his retirement in 1952. He showcased his talents primarily as a position player during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to the more power-driven games of the early 1950s. Over the course of his career, Robertson appeared in 597 games, accumulating 346 hits, including 26 home runs and 151 RBIs. His batting average settled at .23, reflecting the challenges faced by hitters during a time of tough competition. Robertson's on-field contributions also included a notable ability to steal bases, as he successfully swiped 32 bags throughout his career. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his versatility and dedication to the game made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His career unfolded during a pivotal time in baseball history, and he is remembered for his resilience and commitment to the sport, leaving a lasting impression on the players and fans who witnessed his journey.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
597 1507 200 346 55 18 26 151 32 202 238 0.230 0.323 0.342 0.664 -1612.0

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1940 WSN AL 10 33 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 5 6 0.212 — — — — 0.0
1941 WSN AL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1943 WSN AL 59 120 22 26 4 1 3 14 0 17 19 0.217 .255 (-15%) .324 (-2%) .346 (-1%) .671 (-2%) -9.5
1946 WSN AL 74 230 30 46 6 3 6 19 6 30 42 0.200 .256 (-22%) .328 (-11%) .358 (-8%) .687 (-9%) -389.2
1947 WSN AL 95 266 25 62 9 3 1 23 4 32 52 0.233 .262 (-11%) .336 (-6%) .376 (-20%) .712 (-13%) -623.4
1948 WSN AL 71 187 19 46 11 3 2 22 8 24 26 0.246 .263 (-7%) .340 (-2%) .379 (-3%) .719 (-2%) -76.6
1949 WSN AL 110 374 59 94 17 3 11 42 10 42 35 0.251 .262 (-4%) .343 (-4%) .384 (+4%) .727 (avg) -39.5
1950 WSN AL 71 123 19 32 3 3 2 16 1 22 18 0.260 .265 (-2%) .346 (+8%) .401 (-5%) .747 (+1%) 59.4
1951 WSN AL 62 111 14 21 2 1 1 10 2 9 22 0.189 .260 (-27%) .336 (-24%) .385 (-35%) .721 (-30%) -594.4
1952 WSN AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1952 PHA AL 43 60 8 12 3 0 0 5 1 21 15 0.200 .252 (-21%) .326 (+25%) .369 (-32%) .696 (-6%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 109 0 240 305 28 59
3B 98 0 87 164 24 11
OF 163 0 339 12 20 2
SS 23 0 30 53 8 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 WS1 SS 10 0 17 30 3 9
1941 WS1 3B 1 0 1 2 1 0
1943 WS1 3B 27 0 27 43 8 1
1943 WS1 SS 1 0 0 2 0 0
1946 WS1 2B 14 0 43 48 4 10
1946 WS1 3B 38 0 29 63 10 8
1946 WS1 OF 1 0 3 0 0 0
1946 WS1 SS 12 0 13 21 5 4
1947 WS1 2B 4 0 7 7 0 1
1947 WS1 3B 10 0 11 15 1 0
1947 WS1 OF 55 0 126 5 7 1
1948 WS1 OF 51 0 105 3 7 0
1949 WS1 2B 71 0 149 211 20 41
1949 WS1 3B 19 0 19 41 4 2
1949 WS1 OF 13 0 17 1 1 0
1950 WS1 2B 12 0 30 27 3 5
1950 WS1 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1950 WS1 OF 14 0 19 1 1 0
1951 WS1 OF 22 0 54 2 3 1
1952 PHA 2B 8 0 11 12 1 2
1952 PHA 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1952 PHA OF 7 0 15 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 108
Third Base 98
Shortstop 23
Left Field 58
Center Field 1
Right Field 104

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Maryland College Park MD 1937, 1938