Ed Merrill, baseball player, 1882-1884

Ed Merrill

Born: 5/22/1860 in Maysville, KY, USA

Died: 1/29/1946 in Elmwood Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-05 | Final Game: 1884-07-31

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Edward Mason Merrill

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Biography

Ed Merrill, born in 1860, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1882 to 1884. He played primarily as a position player during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the formative years of the game into a more organized and commercially viable sport. Merrill's playing career included appearances in 58 games, where he recorded 36 hits and finished with a batting average of .176. While he did not achieve notable power numbers, with no home runs or runs batted in, his contributions were part of the fabric of the early baseball landscape. Merrill's time in the league coincided with the late 19th century, a period marked by the establishment of professional leagues and the codification of rules that would define modern baseball. Although his individual statistics may not reflect a prolific career, players like Merrill were essential in paving the way for future generations, participating in the development of the sport during its formative years. His experience in the game reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by early players, many of whom contributed to the rich history of baseball despite limited statistical accomplishments.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 204 14 36 3 1 0 0 0 6 1 0.176 0.204 0.201 0.405 -922.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career SLG .201 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.405 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 33.2% 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
1882 LS2 AA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1882 WOR NL 2 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1884 IN2 AA 55 196 14 35 3 1 0 0 0 6 0 0.179 .243 (-27%) .278 (-26%) .327 (-38%) .606 (-32%) -922.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 55 0 144 162 34 15
3B 2 0 1 4 2 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 LS2 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1882 WOR 3B 2 0 1 4 2 0
1884 IN2 2B 55 0 144 162 34 15

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 55
Third Base 2
Center Field 1