Joe Sherman

Born: 11/4/1890 in Yarmouth, MA, USA

Died: 12/21/1987 in Cape Coral, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-24 | Final Game: 1915-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Joel Powers Sherman

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Biography

Joe Sherman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, with a career that spanned from 1915 to 1915. Born in 1890, Sherman made a brief but notable mark in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills during a time when the game was transitioning into a more modern era. His playing career was marked by a single season in which he achieved a record of 1-0, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound despite limited appearances. Sherman finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.4, a commendable figure that reflected his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Over the course of his time on the field, he recorded a total of 5 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to overpower batters at key moments. Although he did not earn any saves, his contributions as a pitcher were significant during a period that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. Sherman's relatively short career may have limited his statistical legacy, but his presence in the game during this formative time remains a part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	2	1	1	0	0	15.0	15	4	0	1	5	2.40	0

Career ERA 2.40 vs. league average 2.90 across their career seasons — 17.1% better 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
1915	PHA	AL	1	0	2	1	1	0	0	15.0	15	4	1	5	2.40	2.90 (+17%)	205.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.333	0.429	0.333	0.762	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +33.0% above league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +34.5% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — +17.0% above 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
1915	PHA	AL	2	6	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	PHA	P	2	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Massachusetts Amherst	Amherst	MA	1911, 1912, 1913, 1914