About Bill Merritt
Lived 1870 – 1937 (aged 67). Bill Merritt was an American baseball player.
William Henry Merritt (born July 30, 1870 – November 17, 1937) was an American Major League Baseball player who played catcher from -. He would play for the Boston Beaneaters, Chicago Colts, Louisville Colonels, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cincinnati Reds.
In 401 games over eight seasons, Merritt posted a .272 batting average (384-for-1414) with 182 runs, 8 home runs and 196 RBI. He finished his career with a .943 fielding percentage playing at least one game at every position except pitcher.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Merritt?
American baseball player
When was Bill Merritt born?
Bill Merritt was born on 30 July 1870 in Lowell.
When did Bill Merritt die?
Bill Merritt died on 17 November 1937 in Lowell.
What was Bill Merritt's occupation?
Bill Merritt was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Merritt?
Bill Merritt was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Merritt (catcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Merritt. https://biography.guide/bill-merritt/
MLA: "Bill Merritt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-merritt/.
Chicago: "Bill Merritt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-merritt/.
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