Sam Mertes
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Sam Mertes, an outfielder and infielder, played in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on August 6, 1872, in San Francisco, California, Mertes began his professional baseball career with the Philadelphia Phillies. He made his debut in the major leagues on September 14, 1896. Over the course of his career, Mertes

Sam Mertes, an outfielder and infielder, played in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on August 6, 1872, in San Francisco, California, Mertes began his professional baseball career with the Philadelphia Phillies. He made his debut in the major leagues on September 14, 1896. Over the course of his career, Mertes

Career Batting Stats

AL 1896-1906

AVG

.279

Hits

1,227

SB

396

#78 All-Time

OPS

.744

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

B+

Power

C

Speed

A+

Durability

A-

Range

C-

Arm

C

Career Timeline

1896

Philadelphia Phillies (NL)

Player

1898-1900

Chicago Orphans (NL)

Player

1901-1902

Chicago White Sox (AL)

Player

1903-1906

New York Giants (NL)

Player

1906

St. Louis Cardinals (NL)

Player

Personal Profile

Born Aug 6th, 1872

Died Mar 11th, 1945

Age 72 years old

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 5' 10" 185 lbs

Position 2B · LF · CF

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