Jim Mertz

Born: 8/10/1916 in Lima, OH, USA

Died: 2/4/2003 in Waycross, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-01 | Final Game: 1943-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Verlin Mertz

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Biography

Jim Mertz, born in 1916, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1940s. His career spanned from May 1, 1943, to October 2, 1943, during a tumultuous period in American history marked by World War II. Mertz took the mound during a time when many professional players were enlisted in the military, which opened opportunities for others to showcase their talents in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his brief career, Mertz compiled a win-loss record of 5-7 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.63. He struck out 53 batters and recorded 3 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Although his time in the league was limited, Mertz's contributions as a pitcher reflected the resilience and spirit of the era, as players like him stepped up in the face of global conflict. His legacy serves as a reminder of the many athletes who navigated the challenges of their time while pursuing their passion for baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	7	33	10	2	0	3	116.7	109	60	7	58	53	4.63	0

Career ERA 4.63 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 32.2% worse 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
1943	WSN	AL	5	7	33	10	2	0	3	116.7	109	60	58	53	4.63	3.50 (-32%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
33	38	3	7	0	1	0	3	0	2	13	0.184	0.225	0.237	0.462	0.0

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career OBP .225 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career SLG .237 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.462 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 31.2% 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
1943	WSN	AL	33	38	3	7	0	1	0	3	0	2	13	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	33	0	3	26	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	WS1	P	33	0	3	26	3	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	33