Chute Merritt
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Chute Merritt was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Newark Dodgers. In 11 career games, he hit .143 with 3 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 155 lb
- Died
- 5/14/1988 in Easton, PA, USA
Full name: William Edward Merritt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .143 | .250 | .143 | .393 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.
Career OPS .393 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 46.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | ND | NN2 | 11 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 11 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 3 |
Chute Merritt: the record in brief
Chute Merritt's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. Merritt spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Newark Dodgers. Merritt, born on April 24, 1911, in Easton, PA, USA, is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Merritt's listed size is 5 feet, 7 inches and 155 pounds. Merritt died on May 14, 1988, in Easton, PA, USA. Chute Merritt was the playing name; the full given name is William Edward.
In 11 games and 21 at bats, Merritt batted .143 with 3 hits, along with 1 runs batted in. Set against a .278 league average for the same years, Merritt's .143 average sits 48.6% below it. The season table holds a single row: 1934 with the Newark Dodgers, 11 games, 21 at bats and 3 hits.
By games played in the field, second base leads with 4, followed by left field (3), shortstop (2), and third base (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Chute Merritt
- Was Chute Merritt a pitcher?
- No. Chute Merritt was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chute Merritt hit?
- Chute Merritt hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Chute Merritt play for?
- Chute Merritt played for one team, the Newark Dodgers (1934).
- What were Chute Merritt's career stats?
- In 11 games, Chute Merritt had 3 hits, 1 RBI, 5 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Chute Merritt play?
- Chute Merritt played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chute Merritt and how much did he weigh?
- Chute Merritt was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Chute Merritt's career batting average?
- Chute Merritt batted .143 over his career, with 3 hits in 21 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chute Merritt have?
- Chute Merritt drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Chute Merritt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chute Merritt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.