Henry Merchant

Born: 2/17/1918 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 8/23/1982 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Henry Lewis Merchant

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Biography

Henry Merchant, born in 1918, is an active pitcher whose career reflects both resilience and adaptability in the modern game. With a career record of 3-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67, Merchant showcases his ability to compete effectively on the mound. His striking out 9 batters and securing 1 save highlights his capability to influence games in crucial moments. As a player in the contemporary era, Merchant continues to navigate the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball, where the demands on pitchers have increased with the integration of advanced analytics and a focus on specialized roles. His contributions on the field are significant not only for his team but also for the broader narrative of pitchers adapting to the high-pressure situations typical of today's game. Merchant remains an intriguing figure, striving to leave a lasting impact as he progresses through his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	2	13	4	2	0	1	41.7	46	17	1	12	9	3.67	0

Career ERA 3.67 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1940	CAG	NAL	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0
1941	CAG	NAL	1	0	4	0	0	0	9.3	10	6	6	3	5.79	3.94 (-47%)	0.0
1942	CAG	NAL	0	0	2	0	0	0	2.0	3	2	0	1	9.00	—	0.0
1944	CIC	NAL	1	1	2	2	2	0	18.0	16	2	2	4	1.00	3.57 (+72%)	455.2
1945	CIC	NAL	0	1	1	1	0	0	5.3	9	4	0	1	6.75	—	0.0
1946	CIC	NAL	1	0	2	1	0	1	5.0	4	1	3	0	1.80	—	0.0
1947	CIC	NAL	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.0	4	2	1	0	18.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
129	379	58	90	10	3	1	34	8	50	2	0.237	0.329	0.288	0.617	-609.1

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.617 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
1940	CAG	NAL	9	19	0	4	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	CAG	NAL	8	13	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CAG	NAL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CC	NAL	6	14	2	4	0	1	0	2	2	2	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	CIC	NAL	20	69	13	17	2	2	0	8	2	11	0	0.246	.261 (-6%)	.325 (+10%)	.357 (-7%)	.683 (+1%)	42.8
1945	CIC	NAL	20	63	6	15	1	0	0	7	2	9	0	0.238	.260 (-9%)	.328 (+1%)	.354 (-28%)	.683 (-14%)	-108.4
1946	CIC	NAL	11	38	8	12	1	0	0	3	1	5	0	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	CIC	NAL	27	94	18	23	1	0	1	8	0	11	0	0.245	.262 (-7%)	.336 (-2%)	.376 (-24%)	.712 (-13%)	-175.9
1948	IC	NAL	26	69	10	12	4	0	0	4	1	8	1	0.174	.263 (-34%)	.340 (-24%)	.379 (-39%)	.719 (-32%)	-367.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	9	7	68	4	2	3
3B	2	1	2	5	0	1
OF	101	91	183	10	16	0
P	13	4	1	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	CAG	OF	7	7	14	0	3	0
1940	CAG	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
1941	CAG	OF	4	3	6	0	0	0
1941	CAG	P	4	0	0	2	0	0
1942	CAG	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
1943	CC	OF	6	5	9	0	1	0
1944	CIC	OF	17	16	31	4	5	0
1944	CIC	P	2	2	1	0	0	0
1945	CIC	OF	18	17	33	0	1	0
1945	CIC	P	1	1	0	2	0	0
1946	CIC	1B	3	2	17	2	1	1
1946	CIC	OF	7	6	8	0	1	0
1946	CIC	P	2	1	0	1	0	0
1947	CIC	1B	2	1	22	1	1	1
1947	CIC	3B	2	1	2	5	0	1
1947	CIC	OF	25	23	44	3	2	0
1947	CIC	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1948	IC	1B	4	4	29	1	0	1
1948	IC	OF	17	14	38	3	3	0