Lloyd Merriman

Born: 8/2/1924 in Clovis, CA, USA

Died: 1/20/2004 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-24 | Final Game: 1955-09-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Lloyd Archer Merriman

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Biography

Lloyd Merriman was an American professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 1950s. Born in 1924, he played primarily as a position player from 1949 until his retirement in 1955. Merriman's career spanned 455 games, during which he recorded 291 hits and achieved a batting average of .242. He demonstrated his power at the plate with 12 home runs and contributed significantly to his teams with 117 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 20 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive style of play that characterized the era. Merriman's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of the sport and the rise of powerful hitting. While he may not have been among the most celebrated players of his time, his contributions on the field and his ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game highlighted his dedication and skill as a ballplayer. After concluding his MLB tenure on September 17, 1955, Merriman left behind a legacy as a solid contributor who played within a competitive landscape, bridging the gap between the pre-integration era and the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
455	1202	140	291	64	12	12	117	20	126	124	0.242	0.316	0.345	0.661	-2272.6

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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
1949	CIN	NL	103	287	35	66	12	5	4	26	2	21	36	0.230	.262 (-12%)	.343 (-17%)	.384 (-9%)	.727 (-13%)	-828.7
1950	CIN	NL	92	298	44	77	15	3	2	31	6	30	23	0.258	.265 (-3%)	.346 (-5%)	.401 (-13%)	.747 (-9%)	-535.6
1951	CIN	NL	114	359	34	87	23	2	5	36	8	31	34	0.242	.260 (-7%)	.336 (-10%)	.385 (-7%)	.721 (-8%)	-664.6
1954	CIN	NL	73	112	12	30	8	1	0	16	3	23	10	0.268	.261 (+3%)	.333 (+19%)	.390 (-8%)	.723 (+4%)	182.0
1955	CHW	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	CHC	NL	72	145	15	31	6	1	1	8	1	21	21	0.214	.258 (-17%)	.332 (-6%)	.393 (-26%)	.726 (-17%)	0.0