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Athletics Franchise · 1965–1966

Rollie Sheldon

Pitcher2 seasons1965–1966

Biography

Rollie Sheldon was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born December 17, 1936 in Putnam, CT. A right-handed pitcher listed at 6' 4" and 190 pounds, Rollie Sheldon debuted on April 23, 1961 and last played on September 25, 1966.

Across 160 big-league appearances, Rollie Sheldon went 38-36 with a 4.09 ERA, 371 strikeouts, and 724.2 innings pitched.

Every one of Rollie's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
December 17, 1936
Birthplace
Putnam, CT
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 4", 190 lb
MLB Debut
April 23, 1961
Final Game
September 25, 1966
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 160 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
38364.091601012724.23712071.31
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1961New York Yankees1153.60162.284
1962New York Yankees785.49118.054
1964New York Yankees523.61102.157
1965New York Yankees001.426.17
1965Kansas City Athletics1083.95186.2105
1965?1083.87193.0112
1966Kansas City Athletics473.1369.026
1966Boston Red Sox164.9779.238
1966?5134.12148.264

Season-by-Season

1966Kansas City AthleticsPitcher1965Kansas City AthleticsPitcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Rollie Sheldon appears across the 1965 and 1966 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Rollie Sheldon pitched in 46 games with 131 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Rollie Sheldon.

Bert CampanerisBlue Moon OdomDick GreenPaul LindbladCatfish HunterJohn WyattJose TartabullLew Krausse Jr.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Rollie Sheldon play?
Rollie Sheldon was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Rollie Sheldon play for the Athletics?
Rollie Sheldon appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1965 and 1966.
Where was Rollie Sheldon born?
Rollie Sheldon was born on December 17, 1936 in Putnam, CT.
What were Rollie Sheldon's MLB career stats?
Over 160 games from 1965, Rollie Sheldon went 38-36 with a 4.09 ERA and 371 strikeouts.

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