Pat Sheridan was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for ten seasons. He was primarily an outfielder and played for the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, and San Francisco Giants.
Sheridan was born on December 4, 1957, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan, where he played college baseball. In 1979, he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the third round of the MLB draft.
Sheridan made his Major League debut with the Royals in 1981. He played in 70 games that season and hit .262 with four home runs and 23 RBIs. He became a regular in the Royals' lineup in 1983 and had a breakout season in 1984. That year, he hit .273 with 14 home runs and 79 RBIs and helped the Royals win the American League pennant.
Sheridan played for the Royals until 1987 when he was traded to the Detroit Tigers. He played two seasons with the Tigers and was a member of the 1988 team that won the World Series. In Game 1 of the World Series, Sheridan hit a home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser.
After the 1989 season, Sheridan became a free agent and signed with the San Francisco Giants. He played two seasons with the Giants before retiring after the 1991 season.
Over the course of his career, Sheridan played in 1,018 games and hit .247 with 51 home runs and 294 RBIs. He was known for his solid defense and was a versatile outfielder who could play all three positions.
After retiring from baseball, Sheridan became a coach and instructor. He worked with several minor league teams and also coached at the high school and college levels. He currently runs a baseball academy in Michigan and is involved in several charitable organizations.
In conclusion, Pat Sheridan was a solid Major League outfielder who played for ten seasons. He was a member of two World Series championship teams and was known for his solid defense and versatility. After retiring from baseball, he became a coach and instructor and is currently involved in several charitable organizations.
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