Herm Merritt, baseball player, 1921-1921

Herm Merritt

Born: 11/12/1900 in Independence, KS, USA

Died: 5/26/1927 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-08-24 | Final Game: 1921-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Herman G. Merritt

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Biography

Herm Merritt, born in 1900, was a professional baseball player who had a brief yet impactful career in the early 1920s. He played from August 24, 1921, to October 2, 1921, participating in a total of 20 games. Merritt established himself as a notable position player during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style. He recorded 17 hits throughout his short tenure, achieving an impressive batting average of .37, which highlighted his ability to make contact and get on base. Despite not hitting any home runs, Merritt contributed significantly to his team's offensive efforts, driving in 6 runs and showcasing his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. His performance during this limited playing time reflects the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves during a period of intense competition in Major League Baseball. Although his career was brief, Herm Merritt's statistics remain a testament to his talent and potential in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 46 3 17 1 2 0 6 1 1 5 0.370 0.396 0.478 0.874 0.0

Career AVG .370 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — +29.1% above league average.

Career OBP .396 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career SLG .478 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +21.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.874 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — +18.2% above 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
1921 DET AL 20 46 3 17 1 2 0 6 1 1 5 0.370 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 17 0 25 20 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 DET SS 17 0 25 20 6 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 19