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37. Bill Sherdel

37. Bill Sherdel
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: August 15, 1896 in McSherrystown, PA USA
  • Weight: 160 lbs.
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: April 22, 1918
  • Final Game: June 11, 1932
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1928
 
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In terms of longevity, lefthanded Pitcher Bill Sherdel was one of the most tenured in franchise history as he spent fifteen seasons with the team.  As such it is not a surprise that he is currently in the top five in Wins (153), Games Pitched (465) Innings Pitched (2,450.2) and Games Started (242).  Despite the long duration, Sherdel was never considered a star but rather a good hand who could be used to start or finish, which wasn’t very common at the time, especially a player who played as long as Sherdel competed. 

The southpaw was a three time Saves leader, though granted it occurred in an era where there weren’t many accumulated but it still means something.  He was also a World Series Champion in 1926.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Signed prior to the 1918 Season.
  • Departed: Traded to the Boston Braves with Fred Frankhouse for Burleigh Grimes 6/16/30.
  • Games Played: 465
  • Notable Statistics: 153 Wins
    131 Losses
    3.64 ERA
    243 Games Started
    145 Complete Games
    153 Games Finished
    15 Saves
    2,450.2 Innings Pitched
    779 Strikeouts
    3.75 FIP
    1.353 WHIP
    1.31 SO/BB
    28.8 bWAR

    4 Playoff Games
    0 Wins
    4 Losses
    3.26 ERA
    4 Games Started
    1 Complete Game
    30.1 Innings Pitched
    6 Strikeouts
    5.54 FIP
    1.35 WHIP
    0.55 SO/BB

    91 Runs Scored
    196 Hits
    33 Doubles
    5 Triples
    9 Home Runs
    80 Runs Batted In
    2 Stolen Bases
    .225/.274/.305 Slash Line

    4 Playoff Games
    0 Runs Scored
    0 Hits
    0 Doubles
    0 Triples
    0 Home Runs
    0 Stolen Bases
    .000/.000/.000 Slash Line

    10 Playoff Plate Appearances 
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    World Series Champion (1926)
    Most Saves (1920, 1927 & 1928)
    Most Games Finished (1918 & 1920)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (1918, 1924 & 1925)
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