Vernon Wilshere, baseball player, 1934-1936

Vernon Wilshere

Born: 8/3/1912 in Poplar Ridge, NY, USA

Died: 5/23/1985 in Cooperstown, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-06-24 | Final Game: 1936-05-31

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Vernon Sprague Wilshere

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Biography

Vernon Wilshere was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1912, who had a career spanning from 1934 until 1936. He played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-oriented style of play, which influenced the dynamics of pitching and hitting during his time. Over his brief career, Wilshere compiled a win-loss record of 10-12 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.28. He recorded a total of 103 strikeouts and secured one save, showcasing his ability to both start games and contribute in critical late-game situations. Despite a relatively short time in Major League Baseball, Wilshere represented the resilience and determination of players during the mid-1930s, a period marked by both the Great Depression and the evolution of the game. His contributions on the mound reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, and his legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 12 41 23 7 3 1 182.3 196 107 9 112 103 5.28 0

Career ERA 5.28 vs. league average 4.41 across their career seasons — 19.8% worse 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
1934 PHA AL 0 1 9 2 0 0 0 21.7 39 29 15 19 12.05 4.29 (-181%) 331.6
1935 PHA AL 9 9 27 18 7 3 1 142.3 136 64 78 80 4.05 4.35 (+7%) -1117.1
1936 PHA AL 1 2 5 3 0 0 0 18.3 21 14 19 4 6.87 4.59 (-50%) -990.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 50 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 5 24 0.080 0.164 0.080 0.244 0.0

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 71.5% below league average.

Career OBP .164 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 52.5% below league average.

Career SLG .080 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 79.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.244 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 67.2% 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
1934 PHA AL 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1935 PHA AL 27 43 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 20 0.093 — — — — 0.0
1936 PHA AL 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 41 0 3 28 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 PHA P 9 0 0 0 0 0
1935 PHA P 27 0 2 25 0 1
1936 PHA P 5 0 1 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 41

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington IN 1933, 1934