John Sherlock, baseball player, 1930-1930

John Sherlock

Born: 10/26/1904 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 11/26/1985 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-20 | Final Game: 1930-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Clinton Sherlock

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Biography

John Sherlock, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1930 until his retirement on September 28, 1930. As a position player, Sherlock made a notable impact in a brief but impressive stint in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 92 games, he accumulated 97 hits, achieving a remarkable batting average of .324. His offensive contributions included 38 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases during his time in the league. Sherlock's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting and fundamental baseball, as evidenced by his high batting average. Although he did not achieve long-term success in the majors, his performance in 1930 remains a testament to his abilities as a hitter in a competitive environment. His career, though short-lived, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early 20th century, a time when the game was evolving and players like Sherlock helped pave the way for future generations.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
19.0 18.0 0 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0.222 0.222 0.222 0.444

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1927 15.0 14.0 0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0.214 0.214 0.214 0.428
1928 4.0 4.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
92 299 51 97 18 2 0 38 0 27 28 0.324 0.380 0.398 0.778 24.4

Career AVG .324 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OBP .380 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.778 vs. league average 0.784 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
1930 PHI NL 92 299 51 97 18 2 0 38 0 27 28 0.324 .293 (+10%) .354 (+7%) .429 (-7%) .784 (-1%) 24.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 70 0 623 51 7 57
2B 5 0 14 14 1 2
OF 1 0 2 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 PHI 1B 70 0 623 51 7 57
1930 PHI 2B 5 0 14 14 1 2
1930 PHI OF 1 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 71
Second Base 5
Center Field 1