Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Platoon Splits
Home or Away
First or Second Half
- Determined by All-Star Break
Positions: Leftfielder and Second Baseman
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-10, 185lb (178cm, 83kg)
Born: August 6, 1872 in San Francisco, CA us
Died: March 11, 1945 in Villa Grande, CA
Buried: Woodlawn Memorial Park, Colma, CA
Debut: June 30, 1896 (Age 23-329d, 1,948th in major league history)
Last Game:
September 15, 1906
(Age 34-040d)
vs. CHC 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1896 season
Full Name: Samuel Blair Mertes
Nicknames: Sandow
Pronunciation: \MUR-teez\
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Career
23.5
4405
1227
40
.279
695
721
396
.346
.398
.744
113
Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Season Totals