Roy Sherid

Born: 1/25/1907 in Norristown, PA, USA

Died: 2/28/1982 in Parker Ford, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-05-11 | Final Game: 1931-06-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Royden Richard Sherid

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Biography

Roy Sherid was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1931. Born in 1907, Sherid's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the late 1920s and early 1930s, an era characterized by the evolution of pitching techniques and the increasing prominence of the home run in the game. Over his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 23-24 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound despite the challenges of the time. Sherid was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 149 strikeouts and seven saves. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected a solid yet understated presence in the pitching rotation, helping to navigate the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. Though not one of the most celebrated figures of his era, Sherid's performances contributed to the evolving strategy of pitching in a league that was beginning to see the emergence of more specialized roles. His career, though brief, is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal time for the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
3.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
3.0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	8.0	8.0	7.0	0	0	0	7.88

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1930	3.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1930	3.0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	8.0	8.0	7.0	0	0	0	7.88

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
23	24	87	44	20	0	7	413.0	473	216	23	166	149	4.71	0

Career ERA 4.71 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1929	NYY	AL	6	6	33	15	9	1	154.7	165	62	55	51	3.61	4.60 (+22%)	-
1930	NYY	AL	12	13	37	21	8	4	184.0	214	107	87	59	5.23	4.80 (-9%)	-
1931	NYY	AL	5	5	17	8	3	2	74.3	94	47	24	39	5.69	4.10 (-39%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
87	149	8	26	2	0	0	11	0	10	61	0.174	0.226	0.188	0.414	-1201.2

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1929	NYY	AL	33	50	1	9	1	5	4	19	0.180	.289 (-38%)	.353 (-32%)	.415 (-52%)	.769 (-43%)	-379.9
1930	NYY	AL	37	69	4	7	1	4	5	34	0.101	.293 (-65%)	.354 (-54%)	.429 (-73%)	.784 (-65%)	-821.2
1931	NYY	AL	17	30	3	10	0	2	1	8	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0