Pat Sheridan

Born: 12/4/1957 in Ann Arbor, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-16 | Final Game: 1991-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Patrick Arthur Sheridan

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Biography

Pat Sheridan was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond from 1981 until his retirement in 1991. Born in 1957, he played primarily as a position player throughout his career, which spanned a total of 876 games in Major League Baseball. Sheridan was known for his versatility and speed on the field, finishing his career with 611 hits, 51 home runs, and 257 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .253. He also showcased his base-running acumen, amassing 86 stolen bases during his time in the league. Sheridan's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by shifts in player conditioning and offensive strategies. He played for several teams, contributing to their successes and showcasing his talents in various roles. His ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the bases made him a valuable asset to his teams, and his career achievements reflect his commitment and skills as a professional athlete. After concluding his time in the majors on October 5, 1991, Sheridan left behind a legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the complexities of the game during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
876	2419	319	611	91	21	51	257	86	236	501	0.253	0.319	0.371	0.690	-1366.7

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — near 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
1981	KCR	AL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	KCR	AL	109	333	43	90	12	2	7	36	12	20	64	0.270	.260 (+4%)	.324 (-4%)	.389 (-2%)	.714 (-3%)	-205.9
1984	KCR	AL	138	481	64	136	24	4	8	53	19	41	91	0.283	.259 (+9%)	.322 (+5%)	.384 (+4%)	.707 (+4%)	401.0
1985	KCR	AL	78	206	18	47	9	2	3	17	11	23	38	0.228	.257 (-11%)	.323 (-5%)	.390 (-14%)	.714 (-10%)	-353.4
1986	DET	AL	98	236	41	56	9	1	6	19	9	21	57	0.237	.257 (-8%)	.325 (-8%)	.395 (-9%)	.720 (-8%)	-388.0
1987	DET	AL	141	421	57	109	19	3	6	49	18	44	90	0.259	.262 (-2%)	.331 (-1%)	.415 (-13%)	.746 (-8%)	-657.1
1988	DET	AL	127	347	47	88	9	5	11	47	8	44	64	0.254	.254 (avg)	.317 (+7%)	.377 (+7%)	.695 (+7%)	517.3
1989	DET	AL	50	120	16	29	3	0	3	15	4	17	21	0.242	.254 (-5%)	.319 (+4%)	.375 (-9%)	.694 (-3%)	-13.5
1989	SFG	NL	70	161	20	33	3	4	3	14	4	13	45	0.205	.254 (-19%)	.319 (-17%)	.375 (-12%)	.694 (-15%)	-13.5
1991	NYY	AL	62	113	13	23	3	0	4	7	1	13	30	0.204	.255 (-20%)	.323 (-12%)	.384 (-13%)	.708 (-12%)	-228.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
26	69	8	12	3	1	3	6	5	19	0.174

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1989	NLCS	SFN	5	13	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	4	0.154
1989	WS	SFN	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1987	ALCS	DET	5	10	2	3	1	0	1	2	0	2	0.300
1985	ALCS	KCA	7	20	4	3	0	0	2	3	2	3	0.150
1985	WS	KCA	5	18	0	4	2	0	0	1	0	7	0.222
1984	ALCS	KCA	3	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	779	607	1448	33	26	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	KCA	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0
1983	KCA	OF	100	81	237	6	3	2
1984	KCA	OF	134	120	273	8	4	1
1985	KCA	OF	69	53	116	3	2	0
1986	DET	OF	90	67	172	1	4	0
1987	DET	OF	137	101	236	6	6	1
1988	DET	OF	111	90	203	2	4	0
1989	DET	OF	35	25	52	2	1	1
1989	SFN	OF	66	49	111	2	2	0
1991	NYA	OF	34	21	46	3	0	0