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John DeMerit Notable

b. January 8, 1936 · Milwaukee Braves 1957–1959, 1961, New York Mets 1962

John DeMerit divided six seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the Milwaukee Braves from 1957, then the New York Mets through 1962.

Across 93 games he batted .174, with 23 hits and 21 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 3 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 49 games in the outfield, with 74 putouts and 0 errors.

He was born in West Bend, WI, USA on January 8, 1936. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1957 MLN 333485 000 1081 .147
1958 MLN 3312 000 0000 .667
1959 MLN 11541 000 0120 .200
1961 MLN 3274512 302 55190 .162
1962 NYM 141633 001 1240 .188
Career 931322123 303 78331 .174

On this day & linked events

1936

Born January 8, 1936

West Bend, WI, USA