Show classic player card
Mark Fidrych League
10-17-2157
Roy Merkle Relief Pitcher
Retired (2021, Age 37)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.29 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 120-111 Status Deceased (2055) Option Years 0  
SV 219 Age at Death 72 Date of Birth 12-20-1983
K 1381 Drafted Round 1, Pick 7
(2001)		 Majors Svc Time 14 years
(155 games)
IP 1742.2
WHIP 1.18
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R F  Contact vs. L F  Endurance C-   Ldrship F 
Power vs. R F  Power vs. L D- Velocity B    Mentor Val C-
Speed B  Bunt C+ Control A-
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D  WS Rings 2
1B --- LF --- Arm C  WS Appearances 2
2B --- CF ---   Health D  LCS Appearances 6
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 5
* League requires 75% rating to start at catcher.

Year Vs G IP SO BB H WHIP
2007 LHB 52 33.0 28 7 26 1.00
2007 RHB 52 43.1 39 21 29 1.15
2008 LHB 51 25.2 15 5 32 1.44
2008 RHB 50 31.0 31 11 23 1.10
2009 LHB 50 33.2 24 8 27 1.04
2009 RHB 53 31.1 22 11 29 1.28
2010 LHB 63 85.2 70 27 75 1.19
2010 RHB 62 98.2 66 20 76 0.97
2011 LHB 36 106.0 96 38 98 1.28
2011 RHB 35 109.1 91 30 86 1.06
2012 LHB 60 43.2 27 14 38 1.19
2012 RHB 63 56.1 52 10 34 0.78
2013 LHB 86 62.1 54 15 42 0.91
2013 RHB 88 62.2 51 12 55 1.07
2014 LHB 64 38.1 39 17 37 1.41
2014 RHB 66 40.2 26 8 45 1.30
2015 LHB 52 31.1 25 7 26 1.05
2015 RHB 56 46.0 45 14 38 1.13
2016 LHB 45 32.1 29 8 18 0.80
2016 RHB 41 36.0 30 14 28 1.17
2017 LHB 39 66.2 52 21 72 1.40
2017 RHB 35 73.0 69 16 59 1.03
2018 LHB 36 102.1 76 38 104 1.39
2018 RHB 36 101.0 70 30 96 1.25
2019 LHB 35 94.0 66 27 100 1.35
2019 RHB 35 77.2 60 26 85 1.43
2020 LHB 66 55.1 45 15 46 1.10
2020 RHB 65 53.2 39 14 45 1.10
2021 LHB 50 37.2 26 18 35 1.41
2021 RHB 47 34.0 18 9 37 1.35
2157 LHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2157 RHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total LHB 785 848.0 672 265 776 1.23
Total RHB 784 894.2 709 246 765 1.13
Total 852 1742.2 1381 511 1541 1.18
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2021-11-01Roy Merkle has retired from the Florida Gators
2021-06-15The Florida Gators have acquired Roy Merkle from the waiver wire.
2021-06-08The Tampa Bay Bandits have promoted Bill Eldred to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Bandits have designated Roy Merkle for assignment.
2019-04-01Roy Merkle of the Tampa Bay Bandits is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
2017-06-27Trade #1138404 has been completed between the Detroit Rock City and the Tampa Bay Bandits. The Tampa Bay Bandits receive Roy Merkle, Draft Pick 2018 Round 2 NYA (Mike Krieg) from the Detroit Rock City in exchange for Dennis Mendoza, Paul Bullock. Protest This Trade.
2016-07-05Roy Merkle of the Detroit Rock City is injured and is expected to be out 33 days.
2012-05-06Roy Merkle of the Detroit Rock City is injured and is expected to be out 28 days.
2011-10-22A trade has been completed between the Tampa Bay Bandits and the Detroit Rock City. The Detroit Rock City receive Roy Merkle, Draft Pick 2013 Round 1 TB (Walt Calvert) from the Tampa Bay Bandits in exchange for Harry Rosenthal, Ron Wagner, Draft Pick 2012 Round 1 TOR (Robin Guerrero). Protest This Trade.
2011-06-06Roy Merkle of the Tampa Bay Bandits has thrown a no-hitter against the Texas Strangers.
2007-04-02The Tampa Bay Bandits have promoted Roy Merkle to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Bandits have sent Lloyd Murch to the minors.
2001-07-29A trade has been completed between the St. Louis Gray Jays and the Tampa Bay Swindlers. The Tampa Bay Swindlers receive Bob Anderson, Roger Ostermueller, Roy Merkle, Draft Pick 2004 Round 1 STL (Lance Marion), Draft Pick 2003 Round 1 STL (Rich Rupe) from the St. Louis Gray Jays in exchange for Nate Sitterley, Andy Stewart, Draft Pick 2002 Round 2 TB (Jamie Mays). Protest This Trade.
2000-07-23A trade has been completed between the Arizona Scorpions and the St. Louis Gray Jays. The St. Louis Gray Jays receive George Anderson, Jim Green, Bob Anderson, Draft Pick 2001 Round 1 BAL (Roy Merkle) from the Arizona Scorpions in exchange for Clarence Valdez. Protest This Trade.
1998-07-15A trade has been completed between the Arizona Scorpions and the Baltimore BaySox. The Baltimore BaySox receive Bill Stewart, Ed Bushelman from the Arizona Scorpions in exchange for Bob Anderson, Draft Pick 2001 Round 1 BAL (Roy Merkle). Protest This Trade.