John DeMerit
John Stephen DeMerit "Thumper"
Born: January 8, 1936
West Bend, WI US
Primary Position: Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 195
Career: 1958-1960
Major League Statistics
John DeMerit compiled a career batting average of .258 with 39 home runs and 168 RBI in his 397-game career with the Atlanta Crackers, Jacksonville Braves and Louisville Colonels. He began playing during the 1958 season and last took the field during the 1960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 136 | 570 | 506 | 72 | 130 | 20 | 5 | 13 | 70 | 6 | 52 | 105 | .257 | .326 | .393 | .720 | 199 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 1959 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 9 | 28 | 28 | 7 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 1959 | A | SALL2 | Jacksonville Braves | 126 | 531 | 475 | 68 | 119 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 48 | 5 | 49 | 74 | .251 | .319 | .389 | .709 | 185 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | ||
| 1960 | AAA | AA2 | Louisville Colonels | 126 | 385 | 352 | 47 | 95 | 20 | 2 | 12 | 50 | 2 | 23 | 54 | .270 | .317 | .440 | .757 | 155 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Totals | 397 | 1514 | 1361 | 187 | 351 | 54 | 12 | 39 | 168 | 13 | 0 | 124 | 233 | .258 | .320 | .401 | .721 | 546 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 16 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | OF | 135 | 356 | 9 | 9 | 1 | .976 | 2.704 |
| 1959 | A | SALL2 | Jacksonville Braves | OF | 126 | 353 | 14 | 9 | 4 | .976 | 2.913 |
| 1960 | AAA | AA2 | Louisville Colonels | OF | 111 | 212 | 12 | 6 | 2 | .974 | 2.018 |
| Totals | 372 | 921 | 35 | 24 | 7 | .976 | 2.570 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | AA | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | ML1 | ||
| 1959 | A | South Atlantic League | Jacksonville Braves | ML1 | ||
| 1959 | AA | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | ML1 | ||
| 1960 | AAA | American Association 2 | Louisville Colonels | ML1 |
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