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Name Team Age
Elmer Mertz Retired (1959, Age 36) Died (2002, Age 79)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 16
(1950)		 RP B/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Lou Brock League 0 10 years (13 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- A  C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B+ B  B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- A-
Endurance Velocity Control
D  C- A 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A- A 
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B+ 0 8/10/1923
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
2 4 5
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1950D C-A 
1951D C-A 
1952D C-A 
1953D C-A 
1954D C-A 
1955D C-A 
1956D C-A 
1957D C-A 
1958D C-A 
1959D C-A 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1959-11-01Elmer Mertz has retired from the Detroit Shock
1954-07-05A trade has been completed between the Detroit Shock and the Cincinnati Beerdrinkers. The Cincinnati Beerdrinkers receive Clint Roth, Joe Kelly, Draft Pick - 1956 Round 2 (DET) from the Detroit Shock in exchange for Elmer Mertz.