Spike Merena

Born: 11/18/1909 in Paterson, NJ, USA

Died: 3/9/1977 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-16 | Final Game: 1934-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Merena

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Biography

Spike Merena, born in 1909, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1934 season. Merena made his debut on September 16, 1934, and concluded his playing career shortly thereafter, with his final appearance on September 30 of the same year. Over the course of his limited time in the majors, he compiled a record of 1-2 and posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.92, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Despite his short career, Merena's contributions to the game during a time when baseball was evolving significantly highlight a unique chapter in the sport's history. The 1930s were marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time of more offensive production, yet Merena's solid ERA reflects his capabilities as a pitcher in this shifting landscape. He accumulated a total of 7 strikeouts during his tenure, demonstrating his potential as a strikeout pitcher, even though he did not record any saves. Merena remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, a reminder of the many players who have contributed to the game's legacy, regardless of the length of their careers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	4	3	2	1	0	24.7	20	8	2	16	7	2.92	0

Career ERA 2.92 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 32.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1934	BOS	AL	1	2	4	3	2	1	0	24.7	20	8	16	7	2.92	4.29 (+32%)	-919.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.143	0.250	0.143	0.393	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.393 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 46.4% 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
1934	BOS	AL	4	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	BOS	P	4	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4