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Name Team Age
Bill Merritt Retired (1964, Age 34) Died (2006, Age 76)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 10, Pick 147
(1950)
3B R/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Earl Averill League 0 7 years (155 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- D+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A- C+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B- B+ B-
Endurance Velocity Control
D+ D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C+ 0 10/12/1930
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 2 7
Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (LF) Alt Pos (RF)
D- (4.2 %) (2.3 %) (1.0 %)

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Date Opponent AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS E OPS OBP SLG AVG
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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1964-11-01Bill Merritt has retired from the St. Louis Horsemen
1960-06-04The St. Louis Horsemen have acquired Bill Merritt from the waiver wire.
1960-05-31The Kansas City Marmots have promoted Pete Karchner to the major league team. The Kansas City Marmots have designated Bill Merritt for assignment.
1960-04-06The Kansas City Marmots have renamed Groundskeeper Willie to Bill Merritt.
1960-04-05The Kansas City Marmots have acquired Groundskeeper Willie from the waiver wire.
1960-04-01The Philadelphia Balco Boyz have promoted Vance Hoover to the major league team. The Philadelphia Balco Boyz have designated Groundskeeper Willie for assignment.
1951-05-17The Baltimore Bombabeers have promoted Moe Szyslak to the major league team. The Baltimore Bombabeers have sent Groundskeeper Willie to the minors.
1950-04-04The Baltimore Bombabeers have renamed Bill Merritt to Groundskeeper Willie.