Fred Scherman, baseball player, 1969-1976

Fred Scherman

Born: 7/25/1944 in Dayton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-26 | Final Game: 1976-07-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Frederick John Scherman

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Biography

Fred Scherman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1944, who had a notable career spanning from 1969 to 1976. Making his debut in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensively driven styles of play, Scherman established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation. He finished his career with a record of 33 wins and 26 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his teams. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.66, Scherman demonstrated a commendable level of effectiveness on the mound, balancing both starting and relief roles throughout his career. In addition to his solid record, Scherman recorded 297 strikeouts and notched 39 saves, underscoring his versatility and skill as a pitcher. His ability to close out games and maintain leads was particularly valuable during his tenure, as he played for teams that relied on strong pitching to compete in a league that was increasingly favoring hitters. Scherman's contributions to baseball extended beyond the numbers, as he represented a generation of players who navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving game, leaving a lasting legacy among his peers and fans.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
33 26 346 11 1 0 39 536.3 522 218 46 245 297 3.66 0

Career ERA 3.66 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — near 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
1969 DET AL 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.0 6 3 0 3 6.75 — 0.0
1970 DET AL 4 4 48 0 0 0 1 69.7 61 25 28 58 3.23 3.89 (+17%) 1290.9
1971 DET AL 11 6 69 1 1 0 20 113.0 91 34 49 46 2.71 3.47 (+22%) -2507.3
1972 DET AL 7 3 57 3 0 0 12 94.0 91 38 53 53 3.64 3.26 (-11%) -1317.3
1973 DET AL 2 2 34 0 0 0 1 61.7 59 29 30 28 4.23 3.75 (-13%) -1220.6
1974 HOU NL 2 5 53 0 0 0 4 61.3 67 28 26 35 4.11 3.63 (-13%) -750.7
1975 HOU NL 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 16.3 21 9 4 13 4.96 3.71 (-34%) -568.1
1975 WSN NL 4 3 34 7 0 0 0 76.3 84 30 41 43 3.54 3.71 (+5%) -
1976 WSN NL 2 2 31 0 0 0 1 40.0 42 22 14 18 4.95 3.51 (-41%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
347 82 5 11 1 0 0 4 0 5 23 0.134 0.193 0.146 0.340 0.0

Career AVG .134 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career SLG .146 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.340 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 50.9% 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
1969 DET AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1970 DET AL 48 12 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1971 DET AL 69 24 3 5 0 0 0 4 0 3 9 0.208 — — — — 0.0
1972 DET AL 57 22 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1973 DET AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 HOU NL 53 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1975 HOU NL 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1975 WSN NL 34 16 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1976 WSN NL 31 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1972 ALCS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 0.7 1 0 0 1 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1972 ALCS DET 0 0 1 0 0 0.7 1 0 0 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 346 11 35 75 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 DET P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1970 DET P 48 0 8 7 1 2
1971 DET P 69 1 7 23 0 1
1972 DET P 57 3 5 12 2 1
1973 DET P 34 0 2 5 0 0
1974 HOU P 53 0 6 7 1 0
1975 HOU P 16 0 1 2 0 0
1975 MON P 34 7 4 14 0 2
1976 MON P 31 0 2 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 346