Andy Merchant
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1976)
Andy Merchant was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1976 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 3 career games, he hit .333 with 2 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-09-28
- Last Game
- 1976-06-10
Full name: James Anderson Merchant
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .333 | .429 | .333 | .762 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +30.0% above league average.
Career OBP .429 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +32.4% above league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.
Career OPS .762 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | BOS | AL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | BOS | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-06-10 | BOS | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-06-02 | BOS | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-28 | BOS | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn | AL | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 |
Andy Merchant: the record in brief
September 28, 1975 and June 10, 1976 bracket Andy Merchant's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Red Sox. At 185 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame, Merchant is listed as a catcher. Merchant batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 30, 1950, in Mobile, AL, USA. The bio lists the given name James Anderson.
Merchant finished with 2 hits from 6 at bats in 3 games, which works out to .333. Measured against the leagues Merchant played in, the .333 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 30.0% above the league. The OPS comparison is .762 to a league .691, 10.2% above average. 1975 produced Merchant's most hits, 2 of them for the Boston Red Sox.
Every defensive appearance on record for Merchant, 2 games, came at catcher.
Before the majors, Merchant played college baseball at Auburn University (1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972). In the last-games table, September 28, 1975 was Merchant's biggest day, 2 hits in 4 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Merchant
- What years did Andy Merchant play?
- Andy Merchant played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1976.
- Was Andy Merchant a pitcher?
- No. Andy Merchant was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Andy Merchant hit?
- Andy Merchant hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Andy Merchant's career batting average?
- Andy Merchant batted .333 over his career, with 2 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Andy Merchant in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andy Merchant has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Andy Merchant play for?
- Andy Merchant played for the Boston Red Sox.