George Merritt
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1903)
George Merritt was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1903 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. In 15 career games, he hit .213 with 10 hits and 5 RBI. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 61.7.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 160 lb
- Died
- 2/21/1938 in Memphis, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-09-06
- Last Game
- 1903-05-26
Full name: George Washington Merritt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 47 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .213 | .288 | .319 | .608 | 0 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.
Career OBP .288 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .319 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career OPS .608 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | PIT | NL | 4 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | PIT | NL | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | PIT | NL | 9 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .148 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 15 | 47 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .213 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 28 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 4.88 | 3.49 (-40%) | 61.7 |
| 1903 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.25 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 32 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 4.50 | — | 62 | ||
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
View full game log (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | .250 |
| Away | 6 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .174 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 13.0 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4.15 |
| Away | 2 | 15.0 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4.20 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-05-26 | PIT | BSN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-05-10 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-05-09 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-05-08 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-05-07 | PIT | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1903-05-02 | PIT | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-04-26 | PIT | CHC | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-04-25 | PIT | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-09-28 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1902-09-27 | PIT | CIN | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-05-09 | PIT | CIN | — | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-10-06 | PIT | CHC | W | 9.0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-24 | PIT | NY1 | W | 9.0 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-09-06 | PIT | NY1 | W | 6.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 6 |
George Merritt: the record in brief
The profile opens with George Merritt's first major league game on September 6, 1901; the last one listed came on May 26, 1903. All of the seasons listed were played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Merritt, born on April 14, 1880, in Paterson, NJ, USA, is listed as an outfielder. The bio gives 6-foot-0 and 160 pounds. Merritt died on February 21, 1938, in Memphis, TN, USA. George Merritt was the playing name; the full given name is George Washington.
In 15 games and 47 at bats, Merritt batted .213 with 10 hits, plus 5 RBI. Merritt got on base at a .288 rate and slugged .319 (.608 OPS). Set against a .267 league average for the same years, Merritt's .213 average sits 20.3% below it. The OPS comparison is .608 to a league .671, 9.5% below average. No season topped the 4 hits of 1903.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Merritt
- What years did George Merritt play?
- George Merritt played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1903.
- Was George Merritt a pitcher?
- No. George Merritt was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 4 career games.
- How many home runs did George Merritt hit?
- George Merritt hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did George Merritt play for?
- George Merritt played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1901–1903).
- What were George Merritt's career stats?
- In 15 games, George Merritt had 10 hits, 5 RBI, 8 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .213 batting average.
- What position did George Merritt play?
- George Merritt played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Merritt and how much did he weigh?
- George Merritt was listed at 6 feet and 160 pounds.
- What was George Merritt's career batting average?
- George Merritt batted .213 over his career, with 10 hits in 47 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Merritt have?
- George Merritt drove in 5 runs in his career.
- What was George Merritt's career ERA?
- George Merritt finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 3-0 with 7 strikeouts.
- Is George Merritt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Merritt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.