Bill Scherrer, baseball player, 1982-1988

Bill Scherrer

Born: 1/20/1958 in Tonawanda, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-07 | Final Game: 1988-07-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Scherrer

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Biography

Bill Scherrer, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1988. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Scherrer made a name for himself during an era that witnessed significant changes in the game, including the rise of free agency and an increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. He played in an age where pitchers were tasked with not only starting games but also securing critical late-inning situations, and Scherrer embraced this challenge throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, Scherrer compiled a record of 8-10 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.08. He recorded 207 strikeouts and earned 11 saves, showcasing his ability to effectively handle high-pressure situations. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by a strong work ethic and a commitment to his craft, which allowed him to carve out a respectable career as a reliable pitcher in the league. Scherrer's legacy is defined not only by his statistics but also by his influence on the game during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 10 228 2 0 0 11 311.3 307 141 31 140 207 4.08 0

Career ERA 4.08 vs. league average 3.92 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
1982 CIN NL 0 1 5 2 0 0 0 17.3 17 5 0 7 2.60 3.86 (+33%) 849.8
1983 CIN NL 2 3 73 0 0 0 10 92.0 73 28 33 57 2.74 3.87 (+29%) 1013.7
1984 CIN NL 1 1 36 0 0 0 1 52.3 64 29 15 35 4.99 3.81 (-31%) 39.7
1984 DET AL 1 0 18 0 0 0 0 19.0 14 4 8 16 1.89 3.81 (+50%) 371.8
1985 DET AL 3 2 48 0 0 0 0 66.0 62 32 41 46 4.36 3.89 (-12%) -2133.5
1986 DET AL 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 21.0 19 17 22 16 7.29 3.97 (-83%) -1274.7
1987 CIN NL 1 1 23 0 0 0 0 33.0 43 16 16 24 4.36 4.29 (-2%) 199.9
1988 BAL AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 4.0 8 6 3 3 13.50 — 0.0
1988 PHI NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 6.7 7 4 2 3 5.40 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
229 17 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.118 0.211 0.118 0.328 0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 70.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.328 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 54.2% 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
1982 CIN NL 6 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1983 CIN NL 73 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1984 CIN NL 36 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 DET AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 DET AL 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 DET AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 CIN NL 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 BAL AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 PHI NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 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
1984 WS DET 3 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 3 0 0 3.0 5 1 0 0 3.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1984 WS DET 0 0 3 0 0 3.0 5 1 0 0 3.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 228 2 14 51 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 CIN P 5 2 0 3 1 0
1983 CIN P 73 0 2 18 0 1
1984 CIN P 36 0 1 11 1 0
1984 DET P 18 0 0 1 0 0
1985 DET P 48 0 7 11 2 2
1986 DET P 13 0 1 3 0 0
1987 CIN P 23 0 3 3 0 0
1988 BAL P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1988 PHI P 8 0 0 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 228

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 DET AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $100,000