Jimmie Sherfy
James Harold Sherfy (born December 27, 1991) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played college baseball at the University of Oregon. Sherfy was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the tenth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers.
| Jimmie Sherfy | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 27, 1991 Thousand Oaks, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 20, 2017, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 23, 2021, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 5–1 |
| Earned run average | 3.28 |
| Strikeouts | 60 |
| Teams | |
Career edit
Amateur career edit
Sherfy attended Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, California, graduating in 2010.[1][2] In his senior year, playing for the high school baseball team, he was named first-team All-Marmonte League after going 8–1 with a 2.25 ERA.[3]
He played college baseball at the University of Oregon from 2011 to 2013. He was the Ducks closer in 2010 and 2011, recording 40 saves during that time.[4][5][6] In 2012, he led the Pac-12 with 19 saves, and was second in strikeouts per 9 innings (13.6), fourth in hits per 9 innings (5.3), and fifth in strikeouts (93).[7] In 2013, he was second in saves in the Pac-12 (21), and in strikeouts/nine innings (12.4).[8] As a junior, he was named a first-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).[9] Overall in his college career he was 7–3 with a 2.65 earned run average (ERA) and 148 strikeouts in 102 innings pitched (13.0 per nine innings).
Arizona Diamondbacks edit
Sherfy was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the tenth round, 300th overall, of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.[10] He made his professional debut with the Low-A Hillsboro Hops, and was promoted to the Single-A South Bend Silver Hawks during the season.[11] He finished his first season with a 1–1 record, 1.04 ERA, 29 strikeouts, and seven saves over 17+1⁄3 innings.
Sherfy started the 2014 season with the High-A Visalia Rawhide, and also played with the Double-A Mobile BayBears, posting a 5–1 record and 4.59 ERA in 48 appearances. In 2015, he spent the entire season in Mobile, logging a 1–6 record and 6.52 ERA in 44 games. He split the 2016 season between the Triple-A Reno Aces, Mobile, and Visalia, accumulating a 3–4 record and 2.77 ERA in 55.1 innings of work between the three teams.[12] The Diamondbacks added Sherfy to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.[13] He was assigned to Reno to begin the 2017 season.
Sherfy made his MLB debut on August 20, 2017, pitching a scoreless inning of relief against the Minnesota Twins. He finished his rookie season with 10.2 scoreless innings across 11 appearances. As of the end of the 2017 season, at 2-0 lifetime he was one of only two pitchers with a 1.000 winning percentage with Arizona who had more than one victory, with the other being Craig Breslow.[14]
In 2018, Sherfy spent the majority of the year in Reno, but logged a neat 1.65 ERA in 15 major league games. Sherfy hit some struggles in 2019, recording a 5.89 ERA in 17 appearances for Arizona.[15]
On January 9, 2020, Sherfy was designated for assignment by Arizona following the signing of Hector Rondon.[16] He was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on January 16, and invited to spring training as a non-roster invitee. Sherfy was released by the Diamondbacks organization on August 18, 2020. The release was due to an arm injury, according to the Diamondbacks.[17]
San Francisco Giants edit
On February 3, 2021, Sherfy signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants that included an invitation to spring training.[18] In May, Sherfy was named to the roster of the United States national baseball team for the Americas Qualifying Event.[19]
On June 6, 2021, Sherfy was selected to the Giants’ 40-man roster, and placed on the 10-day injured list.[20] He was activated and added to the active roster on June 9.[21] Sherfy recorded a 4.22 ERA in 10 appearances before he was designated for assignment by the Giants on July 6.[22]
Los Angeles Dodgers edit
On July 13, 2021, Sherfy was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers.[23] He appeared in only four games for the Dodgers, allowing three runs in 4+1⁄3 innings before he was placed on the injured list on July 24 because of right elbow inflammation. He missed the rest of the season.[24] The Dodgers outrighted him to the minors and removed him from the 40-man roster on November 5.[25] Sherfy rejected the outright assignment and elected free agency.[26]
Gastonia Honey Hunters edit
On April 8, 2022, Sherfy signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[27] Sherfy made two appearances for the Honey Hunters, allowing two earned runs and striking out six in two innings of work. On April 27, he retired from professional baseball.[28]
References edit
- ^ Potkey, Rhiannon (June 1, 2013). . Ventura County Star. Archived from the original on April 21, 2014.
- ^ Curley, Joe (May 8, 2018). "LOCAL CHATTER: Jimmie Sherfy awaiting another big league call from Arizona Diamondbacks". Ventura County Star. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Jimmie Sherfy - Baseball". University of Oregon Athletics.
- ^ "Hillsboro Hops: Former Oregon Ducks closer Jimmie Sherfy is 'itching' to return to mound". Oregonlive.com. July 8, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ Courtesy UO (February 15, 2013). "Oregon baseball: Ducks hope to ride right arm of closer Jimmie Sherfy all the way to the College World Series". Oregonlive.com. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ New attitude has closer Jimmie Sherfy pitching with Ducks’ big dogs April 21, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "2012 Pacific 12 Conference Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "2013 Pacific 12 Conference Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Sherfy Named NCBWA First-Team All-American". Goducks.com. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "Oregon pitchers Jimmie Sherfy, Cole Wiper selected in 10th round of MLB draft". Oregonlive.com. June 7, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "Jimmie Sherfy, called up from Hops, moves past 'Wild Thing' moniker". Oregonlive.com. August 15, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "James Sherfy College, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ Gilbert, Steve. "Diamondbacks add 6 prospects to 40-man roster | MLB.com". M.dbacks.mlb.com. Retrieved August 24, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ McLennan, Jim (November 11, 2017). "Saturday Sporcle: Arizona Diamondbacks Loss Leaders". AZ Snake Pit.
- ^ "Jimmie Sherfy Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com.
- ^ "Diamondbacks Designate Jimmie Sherfy For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "He had an arm injury and is out for the rest of this season". September 11, 2020.
- ^ "Giants Sign James Sherfy". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Team USA Announces Olympic Qualifying Roster". usabaseball.com. May 30, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions". Major League Baseball.
- ^ "Giants Designate Matt Wisler For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Giants Activate Tyler Beede, Designate Jimmie Sherfy". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ Plishuk, Mark (July 13, 2021). "Dodgers Claim Jimmie Sherfy, Designate Bobby Wahl". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ Moreno, Matthew (August 1, 2021). "Dodgers Roster: Jimmie Sherfy Out For Season After Being Transferred To 60-Day Injured List". Dodger Blue. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Stephen, Eric (November 5, 2021). "Dodgers outright Scott Alexander, Andy Burns, and Jimmie Sherfy off 40-man roster". SB Nation. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ "Dodgers News: Andy Burns Accepted Outright Assignment". November 10, 2021.
- ^ @GoHoneyHunters (April 8, 2022). "Meet Jimmie Sherfy RHP. Played in the big leagues for ARZ, SF, and LAD. Has a career 3.28 ERA over 4 seasons in the Big Leagues. He recorded 93 saves over his Minor League Career! #TheGasHouse #Gastonia #GoHoneyHunters" (Tweet). Retrieved April 8, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Oregon Ducks bio