Gregory Merkerson
Gregory Carl Merkerson
Born: December 29, 1947
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 2B, 3B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 170
Career: 1967-1970
Gregory Merkerson compiled a career batting average of .227 with 6 home runs and 61 RBI in his 150-game career with the White Sox, Duluth-Superior Dukes and Appleton Foxes. He began playing during the 1967 season and last took the field during the 1970 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | R | GULF | White Sox | 39 | 132 | 118 | 8 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 19 | .254 | .313 | .280 | .593 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1968 | Short Season A | NORL1 | Duluth-Superior Dukes | 38 | 138 | 120 | 5 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 28 | .167 | .270 | .192 | .462 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1969 | Short Season A | NORL1 | Duluth-Superior Dukes | 56 | 198 | 183 | 24 | 46 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 37 | .251 | .299 | .388 | .687 | 71 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1970 | A | MIDW | Appleton Foxes | 17 | 52 | 46 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | .217 | .288 | .283 | .571 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Totals | 150 | 520 | 467 | 43 | 106 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 61 | 11 | 3 | 44 | 93 | .227 | .294 | .300 | .594 | 140 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | R | GULF | White Sox | 3B | 6 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | .786 | 1.833 |
| 1967 | R | GULF | White Sox | 1B | 3 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .955 | 7.000 |
| 1967 | R | GULF | White Sox | SS | 27 | 30 | 58 | 11 | 12 | .889 | 3.259 |
| 1968 | Short Season A | NORL1 | Duluth-Superior Dukes | SS | 37 | 46 | 103 | 25 | 14 | .856 | 4.027 |
| 1969 | Short Season A | NORL1 | Duluth-Superior Dukes | SS | 28 | 52 | 72 | 15 | 11 | .892 | 4.429 |
| 1969 | Short Season A | NORL1 | Duluth-Superior Dukes | 2B | 26 | 59 | 52 | 5 | 17 | .957 | 4.269 |
| 1969 | Short Season A | NORL1 | Duluth-Superior Dukes | 3B | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .750 | 3.000 |
| 1970 | A | MIDW | Appleton Foxes | SS | 11 | 14 | 32 | 6 | 9 | .885 | 4.182 |
| 1970 | A | MIDW | Appleton Foxes | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| Totals | 140 | 226 | 328 | 67 | 64 | .892 | 3.957 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | R | Gulf Coast League | White Sox | CHA | ||
| 1968 | Short Season A | Northern League | Duluth-Superior Dukes | CHA | ||
| 1969 | Short Season A | Northern League | Duluth-Superior Dukes | CHA | ||
| 1970 | A | Midwest League | Appleton Foxes | CHA |
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