SM
1896–1906 · LF
Sam Mertes
5' 10", 185 lbs·Lived to 73·Bats R / Throws R
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Career Highs
9
Most HR · 1899
108
Most RBI · 1905
.298
Best AVG · 1899
Statistical Comps
Career · Batting
10 seasons| Year | Team | G | AB | HR | RBI | AVG | OPS | OPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | PHI | 37 | 143 | 0 | 14 | .238 | — | — |
| 1898 | CHC | 83 | 269 | 1 | 47 | .297 | — | — |
| 1899 | CHC | 117 | 426 | 9 | 81 | .298 | — | — |
| 1900 | CHC | 127 | 481 | 7 | 60 | .295 | — | — |
| 1901 | CWS | 137 | 545 | 5 | 98 | .277 | — | — |
| 1902 | CWS | 129 | 497 | 1 | 79 | .282 | — | — |
| 1903 | NY1 | 138 | 517 | 7 | 104 | .280 | — | — |
| 1904 | NY1 | 148 | 532 | 4 | 78 | .276 | — | — |
| 1905 | NY1 | 150 | 551 | 5 | 108 | .279 | — | — |
| 1906 | NY1 | 124 | 444 | 1 | 52 | .241 | — | — |
| Career | 1190 | 4405 | 40 | 721 | .279 | — | — | |
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