Merito Acosta, baseball player, 1913-1918

Merito Acosta

Born: 5/19/1896 in Bauta, Artemisa, Cuba

Died: 11/17/1963 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-06-05 | Final Game: 1918-09-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Baldomero Pedro Acosta

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Biography

Merito Acosta was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who played primarily as a position player from 1913 until his retirement in 1918. Acosta's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Over the course of his five-season career, he participated in 180 games, amassing 111 hits and achieving a batting average of .255. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 37 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases with 17 stolen bases. Acosta's playing style was characterized by his ability to put the ball in play and his agility on the field. Despite the challenges of competing in an era dominated by stronger hitters, he carved out a niche as a reliable contributor. His legacy, while not filled with standout statistics, reflects the tenacity and skill of players who helped shape the game during a transformative time in baseball history. Acosta's career serves as a reminder of the diverse talents that populated the rosters of early 20th-century teams, contributing to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
180 436 56 111 9 7 0 37 17 63 46 0.255 0.354 0.307 0.661 302.4

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +10.6% above league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1913 WSN AL 12 20 3 6 0 1 0 1 2 4 2 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1914 WSN AL 39 74 10 19 2 2 0 4 3 11 18 0.257 .255 (+1%) .322 (+10%) .339 (avg) .661 (+4%) 74.2
1915 WSN AL 72 163 20 34 4 1 0 18 8 28 15 0.209 .250 (-17%) .318 (+6%) .332 (-26%) .651 (-10%) -135.7
1916 WSN AL 5 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1918 WSN AL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1918 PHA AL 49 169 23 51 3 3 0 14 4 18 10 0.302 .255 (+18%) .318 (+16%) .326 (+9%) .645 (+12%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 136 0 191 18 15 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 WS1 OF 9 0 5 0 2 0
1914 WS1 OF 25 0 24 6 5 1
1915 WS1 OF 53 0 75 4 3 2
1916 WS1 OF 4 0 10 1 0 0
1918 PHA OF 45 0 77 7 5 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 54
Center Field 29
Right Field 56