George Sharrott

Born: 11/2/1869 in West New Brighton, NY, USA

Died: 1/5/1932 in Jamaica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-07-27 | Final Game: 1894-05-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: George Oscar Sharrott

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Biography

George Sharrott, born in 1869, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1893 to 1894. He played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve from its early, rough-and-tumble roots into a more structured and commercially viable endeavor. Sharrott's contributions on the mound were marked by a record of 4 wins and 7 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.37. Throughout his brief career, he recorded 31 strikeouts and achieved a total of 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. Sharrott’s playing style reflected the era's emphasis on both skill and endurance, as pitchers often faced heavy workloads without the modern conveniences of specialized roles or advanced training regimens. His time in the league was brief, but he nevertheless left an indelible mark, representing the spirit of competition that characterized the early years of professional baseball. As the game continued to grow and change after his retirement, Sharrott's contributions, however modest in statistical terms, were part of the rich tapestry that paved the way for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	7	16	13	12	0	1	113.0	138	80	3	68	31	6.37	0

Career ERA 6.37 vs. league average 4.99 across their career seasons — 27.6% worse 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
1893	BRO	NL	4	6	13	10	10	0	1	95.0	114	62	58	24	5.87	4.66 (-26%)	-1391.0
1894	BRO	NL	0	1	3	3	2	0	0	18.0	24	18	10	7	9.00	5.33 (-69%)	55.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	46	5	12	2	0	1	5	0	1	4	0.261	0.292	0.370	0.661	0.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.775 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
1893	BRO	NL	13	39	4	9	1	0	1	4	0	1	4	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1894	BRO	NL	3	7	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	0	5	20	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1893	BRO	P	13	0	5	17	4	1
1894	BRO	P	3	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16