Fred Merkle
Position:
First Baseman
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-1, 190lb (185cm, 86kg)
Born:
December 20, 1888
in Watertown, WI
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Died:
March 2, 1956
in Daytona Beach, FL
Buried:
Daytona Memorial Park, Daytona Beach, FL
High School: Toledo HS (Toledo, OH)
Debut:
September 21, 1907
(Age 18-275d,
2,986th in major league history)
vs. CIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 26, 1926
(Age 37-280d)
vs. SLB 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1909 season
Full Name: Carl Frederick Rudolf Merkle
Nicknames:
Bonehead
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1908 Fielding Game Log (as 1B)