Darrell Sherman, baseball player, 1993-1993

Darrell Sherman

Born: 12/4/1966 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-04-08 | Final Game: 1993-05-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Darrell Edward Sherman

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Biography

Darrell Sherman, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during a brief career spanning from April 8, 1993, to May 22, 1993. Despite the short duration of his time in the majors, Sherman made an impact as a versatile athlete known for his agility on the bases. He played a total of 37 games, during which he recorded 14 hits and achieved a batting average of .222. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 2 RBIs and demonstrated his speed with 2 stolen bases. Sherman's career unfolded during an era marked by the early stages of offensive evolution in baseball, leading into the mid-1990s and the subsequent power surge that defined the sport. His playing style was characterized by an emphasis on speed and defense, traits that were highly regarded but often overshadowed by the more prominent power hitters of the time. While his major league tenure was limited, Sherman's journey through baseball reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many players striving to make their mark in the competitive landscape of professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 63 8 14 1 0 0 2 2 6 8 0.222 0.315 0.238 0.553 -241.4

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.553 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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
1993 SDP NL 37 63 8 14 1 0 0 2 2 6 8 0.222 .265 (-16%) .332 (-5%) .403 (-41%) .735 (-25%) -241.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 26 11 47 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 SDN OF 26 11 47 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 24
Center Field 6
Right Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 SDN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $109,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cerritos College Norwalk CA 1987, 1988
California State University Long Beach Long Beach CA 1989