Merwin Jacobson

Born: 3/7/1894 in New Britain, CT, USA

Died: 1/13/1978 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-08 | Final Game: 1927-05-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Merwin John William Jacobson

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Biography

Merwin Jacobson, born in 1894, was a position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1915 until his retirement in 1927. Over the course of 133 games, Jacobson recorded 76 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .230. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 24 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with a total of 7 stolen bases. His playing style was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and base running, which were crucial skills during the early 20th century when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. Jacobson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history. As the sport began to embrace power hitting and more dynamic offensive play, he exemplified the tenacity of players who relied on their speed and defensive capabilities. While his statistical contributions may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Jacobson's dedication to the game and his role in the evolving landscape of baseball during the 1920s remain noteworthy. His journey through the major leagues is a testament to the perseverance of players in an era marked by significant change.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
49.0	41.0	9.0	10.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	7.0	3.0	1.0	0.244	0.354	0.268	0.622

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1927	19.0	15.0	3.0	4.0	1.0	1.0	4.0	0	1.0	0.267	0.421	0.333	0.754
1929	5.0	5.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0.200	0.333	0.200	0.533
1930	9.0	9.0	1.0	4.0	0	0	0	3.0	0	0.444	0.444	0.444	0.888
1931	16.0	12.0	4.0	1.0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0.083	0.214	0.083	0.297

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
133	331	47	76	9	2	0	24	7	38	34	0.230	0.309	0.269	0.578	-790.1

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.578 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1915	NY1	NL	8	24	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	CHC	NL	4	13	2	3	0	0	0	2	1	4	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	BRO	NL	110	288	41	71	9	2	23	5	36	24	0.247	.279 (-12%)	.345 (-4%)	.390 (-25%)	.735 (-15%)	-790.1
1927	BRO	NL	11	6	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0