Jimmie Sherfy

Jimmie Sherfy
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1991-12-27) December 27, 1991 (age 32)
Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 20, 2017, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record5–1
Earned run average3.28
Strikeouts60
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Teams

James Harold Sherfy (born December 27, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers. He played college baseball at the University of Oregon. Sherfy was drafted by the Diamondbacks in the tenth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.

Career

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Amateur career

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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]

Staten Island FerryHawks

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On May 6, 2024, Sherfy came out of retirement to sign with the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[29] In 14 games for Staten Island, he struggled to a 6.91 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 14+1⁄3 innings pitched. On July 15, Sherfy was released by the FerryHawks.[29]

References

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  1. ^ Potkey, Rhiannon (June 1, 2013). "College Notebook: Newbury Park's Jimmie Sherfy thrives as Oregon closer". Ventura County Star. Archived from the original on April 21, 2014.
  2. ^ Curley, Joe (May 8, 2018). "LOCAL CHATTER: Jimmie Sherfy awaiting another big league call from Arizona Diamondbacks". Ventura County Star. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  3. ^ "Jimmie Sherfy - Baseball". University of Oregon Athletics.
  4. ^ "Hillsboro Hops: Former Oregon Ducks closer Jimmie Sherfy is 'itching' to return to mound". Oregonlive.com. July 8, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ New attitude has closer Jimmie Sherfy pitching with Ducks’ big dogs Archived April 21, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "2012 Pacific 12 Conference Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com.
  8. ^ "2013 Pacific 12 Conference Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com.
  9. ^ "Sherfy Named NCBWA First-Team All-American". Goducks.com. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  10. ^ "Oregon pitchers Jimmie Sherfy, Cole Wiper selected in 10th round of MLB draft". Oregonlive.com. June 7, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  11. ^ "Jimmie Sherfy, called up from Hops, moves past 'Wild Thing' moniker". Oregonlive.com. August 15, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  12. ^ "James Sherfy College, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  13. ^ Gilbert, Steve (November 18, 2016). "Diamondbacks add 6 prospects to 40-man roster". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  14. ^ McLennan, Jim (November 11, 2017). "Saturday Sporcle: Arizona Diamondbacks Loss Leaders". AZ Snake Pit. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  15. ^ "Jimmie Sherfy Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com.
  16. ^ Adams, Steve (January 9, 2020). "Diamondbacks Designate Jimmie Sherfy For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  17. ^ Arizona Diamondbacks [@Dbacks] (September 11, 2020). "He had an arm injury and is out for the rest of this season" (Tweet). Retrieved October 26, 2024 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ Adams, Steve (February 3, 2021). "Giants, James Sherfy Agree To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  19. ^ "Team USA Announces Olympic Qualifying Roster". usabaseball.com. May 30, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  20. ^ "Transactions". MLB.com. June 6, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  21. ^ Adams, Steve (June 9, 2021). "Giants Designate Matt Wisler For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  22. ^ Franco, Anthony (July 6, 2021). "Giants Activate Tyler Beede, Designate Jimmie Sherfy". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  23. ^ Plishuk, Mark (July 13, 2021). "Dodgers Claim Jimmie Sherfy, Designate Bobby Wahl". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ Stephen, Eric (November 5, 2021). "Dodgers outright Scott Alexander, Andy Burns, and Jimmie Sherfy off 40-man roster". SB Nation. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  26. ^ Moreno, Matthew (November 10, 2021). "Dodgers News: Andy Burns Accepted Outright Assignment". Dodger Blue. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  27. ^ @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.
  28. ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  29. ^ a b "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
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