P Palmer Cherry #5
Age: 25 | Bats: R | Throws: L | Morale: Great
10/19/1888
P PALMER CHERRY #5 - AGE: 25 - BATS: R - THROWS: L - MORALE: GREAT
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
43 43 22-19 0 2.11 371.1 274 8 106 181 1.02 7.2
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Vs Left Vs Right
Stuff
Movement
Control
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball - -
Curveball - -
Changeup - -
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 89-91 Mph
Stamina 5
Suggested Role Starter
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 4
Defense 3
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 3
Stealing Ability: 5
Baserunning Inst.: 4
Sacrifice Bunt: 1
Bunt for Hit: 1
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
10/09/1888 @ PHI Loss, 4-5 X 15.0 11 5 4 10 4 Loss
10/05/1888 @ WS3 Win, 4-1 X 9.0 3 1 1 0 5 Win
10/02/1888 @ WS3 Loss, 3-5 X 8.0 9 5 2 2 3 Loss
09/29/1888 @ NYF Loss, 4-10 X 6.2 8 9 3 3 3 Loss
09/24/1888 @ CHI Loss, 0-7 X 7.0 3 1 1 2 4 Loss
09/21/1888 LS1 Win, 5-4 X 8.0 8 2 0 0 4
09/18/1888 WS3 Win, 3-2 X 9.0 2 2 1 4 4 Win
09/17/1888 WS3 Win, 3-0 X 9.0 9 0 0 1 6 Win
09/15/1888 PHI Win, 6-3 X 9.0 9 3 1 2 3 Win
09/10/1888 NYF Loss, 0-1 X 9.0 2 1 1 3 4 Loss
PERSONALITY
Birthday:03/16/1863
Born in:Springfield, MA
Nationality:American
Height:6' 0"
Weight:180 lbs
Local Popularity:Very Popular
National Pop.:Very Popular
STATUS
Contract:Major League Contract
Salary:$440
Signed Through:1889 Season
Major Service:5 Years, None
Service This Yr:177 Days
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:4 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not eligible, free agent after contract expires!
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:-
PROFESSIONAL BASE BALL 1888 PITCHING STATS
Pitching G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG CG% SHO QS QS%
Overall 43 43 22 19 0 2.11 371.1 274 130 87 8 106 181 35 81.4 4 34 79.1
Pitching SVO BS SV% RA GF BR/9 H/9 K/9 BB/9 FIP WHIP FIP- WAR BABIP        
Overall 0 0 0.0 0 0 9.57 6.64 4.39 2.57 2.65 1.02 89 7.2 .228        
Pitching AB H 2B 3B HR R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS      
vs. LHB 318 77 10 4 4 31 35 43 1 15 5 .242 .326 .336 .662      
vs. RHB 1028 197 23 13 4 99 71 138 10 17 10 .192 .248 .251 .499      
PROFESSIONAL BASE BALL 1888 PITCHING SPLITS
Split G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K  
Last Week 1 1 0 1 0 2.40 15.0 11 5 4 0 10 4  
May 5 5 2 3 0 2.66 44.0 27 18 13 1 17 23  
June 8 8 6 2 0 1.56 69.1 50 19 12 0 19 38  
July 9 9 5 4 0 2.05 79.0 59 24 18 1 17 41  
August 9 9 4 4 0 2.55 74.0 59 31 21 4 20 27  
September 9 9 4 4 0 1.97 73.0 56 27 16 2 21 40  
October 3 3 1 2 0 1.97 32.0 23 11 7 0 12 12  
Last Year 12 0 0 0 1 2.25 24.0 22 7 6 2 7 14  
2 Years Ago 16 0 0 1 2 5.11 24.2 34 21 14 0 10 16  
Career 84 43 24 21 4 2.23 436.2 341 165 108 10 130 224  
Home 22 22 12 9 0 1.68 193.1 133 56 36 2 55 105  
Road 21 21 10 10 0 2.58 178.0 141 74 51 6 51 76  
Grass 43 43 22 19 0 2.11 371.1 274 130 87 8 106 181  
Day 43 43 22 19 0 2.11 371.1 274 130 87 8 106 181  
As Starter 43 43 22 19 0 2.11 371.1 274 130 87 8 106 181  
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1885 Louisville - PBB 22 13 0 2 1 1 0.54 16.2 11 7 1 0 7 13 0 0 1.08 .220 2.54 0.2 552
1886 Detroit - PBB 23 16 0 0 1 2 5.11 24.2 34 21 14 0 10 16 0 0 1.78 .366 2.94 0.3 67
1887 Detroit - PBB 24 12 0 0 0 1 2.25 24.0 22 7 6 2 7 14 0 0 1.21 .256 3.74 0.1 170
1888 Detroit - PBB 25 43 43 22 19 0 2.11 371.1 274 130 87 8 106 181 35 4 1.02 .228 2.65 7.2 142
Total PBB 84 43 24 21 4 2.23 436.2 341 165 108 10 130 224 35 4 1.08 .238 2.73 7.7 138
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1884 Wilmington - AAA 21 36 35 26 7 0 1.69 318.2 232 63 60 1 42 149 31 13 0.86 .232 1.83 6.7 129
Total EA 36 35 26 7 0 1.69 318.2 232 63 60 1 42 149 31 13 0.86 .232 1.83 129.2
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1885 Louisville - MLB P 13 0 0 1 0 2 1 .500 16.2 0.54 -0.6 .000
1886 Detroit - MLB P 16 0 0 1 0 1 0 1.000 24.2 0.36 +0.3 1.079
1887 Detroit - MLB P 12 0 1 1 0 2 0 1.000 24.0 0.75 +0.0 1.137
1888 Detroit - MLB P 43 43 20 43 0 74 11 .851 371.1 1.53 +4.2 .960
TOTAL P 84 43 21 46 0 79 12 .848 436.2 1.38 +4.1 .948
PLAYER HISTORY
05/08/1884 Pitches a 7-hit shutout against the Newark Smiths with 3 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
05/12/1884 Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Albany Dutchmen with 2 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
05/17/1884 Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Hartford Hawks with 8 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
05/21/1884 Pitches a NO-HITTER against the Troy Rivermen with 4 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
05/30/1884 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Providence Planters with 3 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
06/01/1884 Wins the EA Pitcher of the Month Award.
06/01/1884 Wins the EA Rookie of the Month Award.
06/03/1884 Pitches a 9-hit shutout against the Scranton Anthracites with 2 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
06/05/1884 Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Troy Rivermen with 2 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
06/07/1884 Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Newark Smiths with 3 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
06/09/1884 Wins the EA Player of the Week Award.
06/10/1884 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Worcester Mechanicks with 7 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
06/18/1884 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Providence Planters with 1 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
06/20/1884 Pitches a 9-hit shutout against the Hartford Hawks with 2 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
07/01/1884 Wins the EA Pitcher of the Month Award.
07/01/1884 Wins the EA Rookie of the Month Award.
07/03/1884 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Providence Planters with 7 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
07/05/1884 Pitches a 9-hit shutout against the Hartford Hawks with 6 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
07/19/1884 Wins the 1884 Championship with the Wilmington White Caps!
06/30/1888 Pitches a 7-hit shutout against the Philadelphia Unions with 3 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
07/06/1888 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Chicago Cyclones with 4 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
07/09/1888 Wins the PBB FL Player of the Week Award.
08/19/1888 Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Indianapolis Westerners with 4 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
09/17/1888 Pitches a 9-hit shutout against the Washington Federals with 6 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES
Year Win. % Rank
1888 .537 10
Year SV Rank
1885 1 5
1886 2 3
1887 1 8
Year BB Rank
1888 106 8
Year K Rank
1888 181 9
Year ERA Rank
1888 2.11 3
Year BABIP Rank
1888 .228 3
Year WHIP Rank
1888 1.02 3
Year K/BB Rank
1888 1.71 10
Year RA/9 Rank
1888 9.57 3
Year HR/9 Rank
1888 0.19 3
Year H/9 Rank
1888 6.64 2
Year RA Rank
1885 13 6
1886 16 6
Year GF Rank
1885 11 5
1886 13 6
Year QS Rank
1888 34 7
Year QSP Rank
1888 .791 3
Year CGP Rank
1888 .814 10
Year SHO Rank
1888 4 5
Year GB% Rank
1888 0.52 9
Year WAR Rank
1888 7.2 9
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