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Nomar Garciaparra League 10-20-2331 |
Ernie Merkle | ![]() Retired (1982, Age 35) |
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CAREER | BIOGRAPHICAL DATA | ||||
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AVG | .257 | Total Rating | ![]() |
Bats/Throws | L/R | |
OPS | .740 | Status | Deceased (2014) | Option Years | 0
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H | 755 | Age at Death | 68 | Date of Birth | 12-20-1946 | |
HR | 115 | Drafted | Round 1, Pick 10 (1965) |
Majors Svc Time | 9 years (111 games) |
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RBI | 414 | |||||
SB | 68 |
* League requires 75% rating to start at catcher.
Date | Transaction |
1982-11-01 | Ernie Merkle has retired from the Chicago Cubs |
1981-04-08 | Ernie Merkle of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 35 days. |
1979-08-08 | Ernie Merkle of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 39 days. |
1977-09-20 | Ernie Merkle of the Brooklyn Bombers is injured and is expected to be out 22 days. |
1977-07-22 | A trade has been completed between the Houston Apaches and the Brooklyn Bombers. The Brooklyn Bombers receive Ernie Merkle, Hector Manto, Draft Pick 1978 Round 2 HOU (Dick Frock) from the Houston Apaches in exchange for Johnny Cihocki. |
1976-07-17 | Ernie Merkle of the Houston Apaches is injured and is expected to be out 40 days. |
1972-07-05 | The Montreal Royals have promoted Ernie Merkle to the major league team. The Montreal Royals have promoted Herschel Meyerle to the major league team. The Montreal Royals have designated Hal Hartley for assignment. The Montreal Royals have designated Billy Clark for assignment. |