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First column (I) indicates when a split may be incomplete due to missing play-by-play data. For all seasons after 1968, the play-by-play data is complete (summary of missing data for pre-1969).Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-10, 170lb (178cm, 77kg)
Born: August 10, 1916 in Lima, OH us
Died: February 4, 2003 in Waycross, GA
Buried: Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, FL
High School: Shawnee HS (Lima, OH)
Debut:
May 1, 1943
(Age 26-264d,
9,445th in major league history)
vs. NYY 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 2 BB, 2 ER, L
Last Game:
October 2, 1943
(Age 27-053d)
vs. DET 4.0 IP, 7 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 2 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1943 season
Full Name: James Verlin Mertz
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Career
-1.0
5
7
4.63
33
10
3
116.2
53
1.431
View splits adjusted to be per 162 games or 650 PAs
First column (I) indicates when a split may be incomplete due to missing play-by-play data. For all seasons after 1968, the play-by-play data is complete (summary of missing data for pre-1969).