43. Bill Sherdel
- General
- Awards
- 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
| W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 146 | 3.62 | 514 | 272 | 26 | 2,709.3 | 839 |
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
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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
1.35 WHIP
0.55 SO/BB -
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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