Merritt Ranew

Born: 5/10/1938 in Albany, GA, USA

Died: 10/18/2011 in Valdosta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-13 | Final Game: 1969-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Merritt Thomas Ranew

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Biography

Merritt Ranew was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1960s. Born in 1938, Ranew played primarily as a position player from 1962 until his final game on September 30, 1969. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 269 games, where he compiled 147 hits and maintained a batting average of .247. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed both offensively and defensively, finishing his career with 8 home runs and 54 RBIs, along with 3 stolen bases. Ranew's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of athleticism in the game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to teams like the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers demonstrated the depth and talent of players who filled essential roles in the era. His journey through Major League Baseball reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the competitive landscape of the 1960s, making valuable contributions that helped shape the game during a pivotal time in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
269	594	68	147	20	9	8	54	3	42	120	0.247	0.301	0.352	0.653	-154.0

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
1962	HOU	NL	71	218	26	51	6	8	4	24	2	14	43	0.234	.257 (-9%)	.326 (-12%)	.393 (-1%)	.719 (-6%)	-323.8
1963	CHC	NL	78	154	18	52	8	1	3	15	1	9	32	0.338	.246 (+37%)	.308 (+23%)	.371 (+24%)	.680 (+23%)	622.5
1964	CHC	NL	16	33	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	2	6	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	ATL	NL	9	17	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	LAA	AL	41	91	12	19	4	0	1	10	0	7	22	0.209	.245 (-15%)	.310 (-16%)	.371 (-23%)	.682 (-20%)	-315.0
1969	SE1	AL	54	81	11	20	2	0	0	4	0	10	14	0.247	.248 (-1%)	.320 (+3%)	.369 (-26%)	.689 (-13%)	-137.7