Jack Merson

Born: 1/17/1922 in Elkridge, MD, USA

Died: 4/28/2000 in Elkridge, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-14 | Final Game: 1953-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Warren Merson

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Biography

Jack Merson, born in 1922, was an American professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player during the early 1950s. Merson's career spanned from 1951 to 1953, a time characterized by the transition from the post-war era of baseball into a period of increasing competitiveness and talent in the league. Over the course of 125 games, he showcased his skills as a reliable hitter, accumulating 116 hits and achieving a batting average of .257. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 52 runs batted in, highlighting his role as a solid presence in the lineup. Merson's playing style was characterized by his versatility and tenacity on the field. While he was not known for his speed, as evidenced by just 1 stolen base in his career, he made up for it with a disciplined approach at the plate. His contributions were particularly valuable during a time when the league was beginning to see a shift towards power hitting, yet Merson managed to hold his own with a balanced offensive skill set. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, he remains a part of baseball history, representing a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the game’s evolution in the years that followed.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
125	452	47	116	22	4	6	52	1	23	45	0.257	0.294	0.363	0.657	-623.9

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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
1951	PIT	NL	13	50	6	18	2	2	1	14	0	1	7	0.360	.260 (+38%)	.336 (+11%)	.385 (+40%)	.721 (+26%)	181.2
1952	PIT	NL	111	398	41	98	20	2	5	38	1	22	38	0.246	.252 (-3%)	.326 (-12%)	.369 (-7%)	.696 (-9%)	-805.0
1953	BOS	AL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0