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Name Team Age
Roy Merkle Retired (2021, Age 37) Died (2055, Age 72)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 7
(2001)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Mark Fidrych League 0 14 years (155 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ C  D 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
F  F  B 
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  D- C+
Endurance Velocity Control
C- B  A-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
F  C-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D  0 12/20/1983
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
2 2 6
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year POS Team G GS INN TC PO A E DP +/- RF   FPCT
2007 P TB 56 0 76.33 13 0 13 0 0 +2 1.53 1.000
2008 P TB 54 0 56.66 7 0 7 0 0 -1 1.11 1.000
2009 P TB 57 0 65.0 5 1 4 0 0 -1 0.69 1.000
2010 P TB 67 15 184.33 28 1 27 0 1 +1 1.37 1.000
2011 P TB-DET 36 36 215.33 29 4 22 3 0 -1 1.09 .897
2012 P DET 66 2 100.0 13 2 10 1 1 0 1.08 .923
2013 P DET 90 0 125.0 17 0 17 0 1 +1 1.22 1.000
2014 P DET 67 0 79.0 5 2 2 1 0 0 0.46 .800
2015 P DET 59 0 77.33 5 1 4 0 0 -1 0.58 1.000
2016 P DET 45 0 68.33 8 2 6 0 0 +1 1.05 1.000
2017 P DET-TB 39 20 139.66 18 1 16 1 1 0 1.10 .944
2018 P TB 36 36 203.33 23 1 21 1 0 +1 0.97 .957
2019 P TB 35 35 171.66 23 0 23 0 1 -2 1.21 1.000
2020 P TB 70 0 109.0 11 0 11 0 0 0 0.91 1.000
2021 P TB-FLA 50 0 71.66 10 1 9 0 1 -1 1.26 1.000
Total 827 144 1742.62 215 16 192 7 6 -1 1.07 .967
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.