Lennie Merullo

Born: 5/5/1917 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 5/30/2015 in Reading, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-12 | Final Game: 1947-08-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: Leonard Richard Merullo

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Biography

Lennie Merullo, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1947. Primarily recognized as a position player, Merullo played in 639 games during his career, where he showcased his skills as a versatile athlete. He accumulated 497 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .240. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 38 stolen bases and drove in 152 runs, along with hitting 6 home runs throughout his time in the league. Merullo's career unfolded during a pivotal era in baseball, characterized by the challenges of World War II and the subsequent integration of the sport. He played for teams such as the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Braves, where he demonstrated a solid defensive presence and a determined playing style. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Merullo's contributions to his teams and his ability to adapt to the evolving game left a lasting impact on the players around him, securing his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
639	2071	191	497	92	8	6	152	38	136	174	0.240	0.291	0.301	0.591	-5374.9

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.591 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
1941	CHC	NL	7	17	3	6	1	0	0	1	1	2	0	0.353	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CHC	NL	143	515	53	132	23	3	2	37	14	35	45	0.256	.253 (+1%)	.323 (-4%)	.349 (-7%)	.672 (-6%)	-602.7
1943	CHC	NL	129	453	37	115	18	3	1	25	7	26	42	0.254	.255 (-1%)	.324 (-9%)	.346 (-9%)	.671 (-9%)	-836.6
1944	CHC	NL	66	193	20	41	8	1	1	16	3	16	18	0.212	.261 (-19%)	.325 (-15%)	.357 (-22%)	.683 (-19%)	-619.8
1945	CHC	NL	121	394	40	94	18	0	2	37	7	31	30	0.239	.260 (-9%)	.328 (-10%)	.354 (-16%)	.683 (-13%)	-938.8
1946	CHC	NL	65	126	14	19	8	0	0	7	2	11	13	0.151	.256 (-41%)	.328 (-33%)	.358 (-40%)	.687 (-37%)	-824.6
1947	CHC	NL	108	373	24	90	16	1	0	29	4	15	26	0.241	.262 (-8%)	.336 (-19%)	.376 (-23%)	.712 (-21%)	-1552.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1945	WS	CHN	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
SS	601	0	1150	1808	172	328

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1941	CHN	SS	7	12	18	1	5
1942	CHN	SS	143	299	438	42	80
1943	CHN	SS	125	218	396	39	68
1944	CHN	1B	1	1	0	0	0
1944	CHN	SS	56	115	167	19	26
1945	CHN	SS	118	209	336	30	49
1946	CHN	SS	44	78	131	12	23
1947	CHN	SS	108	219	322	29	77