Rollie Sheldon

Born: 12/17/1936 in Putnam, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-23 | Final Game: 1966-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Roland Frank Sheldon

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Biography

Rollie Sheldon was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1966. Born in 1936, Sheldon made his mark during a transitional period in baseball that saw the game evolve in terms of strategy and player dynamics. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 38 wins and 36 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09. He recorded a total of 371 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Sheldon's playing style was characterized by a strong competitive spirit and the ability to adapt to various game situations, which was essential during the era he played in. His contributions on the mound helped shape the pitching landscape of the early 1960s, a time when teams began to emphasize bullpen specialization and the strategic use of pitchers. Despite not reaching the heights of some of his contemporaries, Sheldon remains a noteworthy figure in baseball history for his perseverance and dedication to the game. His career reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by players during a dynamic period in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
38	36	160	101	17	4	2	724.7	741	329	87	207	371	4.09	0

Career ERA 4.09 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1961	NYY	AL	11	5	35	21	6	2	0	162.7	149	65	55	84	3.60	4.03 (+11%)	-
1962	NYY	AL	7	8	34	16	2	0	1	118.0	136	72	28	54	5.49	3.96 (-39%)	-
1964	NYY	AL	5	2	19	12	3	0	1	102.3	92	41	18	57	3.61	3.58 (-1%)	-
1965	NYY	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	6.3	5	1	1	7	1.42	—	-
1965	KC1	AL	10	8	32	29	4	1	0	186.7	180	82	56	105	3.95	3.50 (-13%)	-2122.6
1966	KC1	AL	4	7	14	13	1	1	0	69.0	73	24	26	26	3.13	3.52 (+11%)	-34.2
1966	BOS	AL	1	6	23	10	1	0	0	79.7	106	44	23	38	4.97	3.52 (-41%)	-2974.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
161	209	3	20	0	0	0	7	0	10	113	0.096	0.141	0.096	0.237	-1166.5

Career AVG .096 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career OBP .141 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 55.6% below league average.

Career SLG .096 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 75.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.237 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1961	NYY	AL	36	56	1	7	4	2	24	0.125	.258 (-52%)	.328 (-53%)	.399 (-69%)	.727 (-61%)	-584.2
1962	NYY	AL	34	26	1	2	1	7	17	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	NYY	AL	19	34	0	3	1	0	23	0.088	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	NYY	AL	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	KC1	AL	32	51	0	4	1	1	28	0.078	.245 (-68%)	.310 (-64%)	.371 (-79%)	.682 (-72%)	0.0
1966	KC1	AL	14	23	1	2	0	0	15	0.087	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	BOS	AL	23	18	0	2	0	0	5	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0