John Mercer, baseball player, 1912-1912

John Mercer

Born: 1/22/1892 in Taylortown, LA, USA

Died: 12/22/1982 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-06-25 | Final Game: 1912-06-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: John Locke Mercer

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Biography

John Mercer, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single day on June 25, 1912. Mercer played as a position player, making his debut with the team on that day, but he did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs during his time on the field. His batting average remained at 0.0, and he did not achieve any stolen bases. Despite his limited participation in the major leagues, Mercer's time in baseball is a reminder of the many players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport during the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more lively offensive styles that would follow. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Mercer's story reflects the dedication and dreams of countless ballplayers who sought to leave their mark on the game, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
1912 STL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 SLN 1B 1 0 1 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1912