Merritt Ranew Stats & Facts
Merritt Ranew Positions: Bats: L Throws: R Height: 71 Weight: 170 Born: Tuesday, May 10, 1938 in Albany, GA USA Died: 10 18 2011 in Valdosta, GA USA Debut: 4/13/1962 Last Game: 9/30/1969 Full Name: Merritt Thomas Ranew
The Mets drop a pair to the visiting Colts .45s, 6 – 2 and 8 – 6, and also break the major-league record for homers allowed.
The Mets drop a pair to the visiting Colts .45s, 6 – 2 and 8 – 6, and also break the major-league record for homers allowed. Merritt Ranew and Dave Roberts connect for the Colts, the 188th and 189th homers allowed, breaking the A’s mark set in 1956. Bob Aspromonte of the Colts sets a National League record for a third baseman with his 57th straight errorless game.
Houston topples the Reds and Jay for the first time in 4 tries
July 6, 1962 – Cincinnati, Crosley Field Houston finally beats Joey Jay (11-8) after he had won his first three games for the Reds against the .45s, but it took a shutout by Hal Woodeshick (3-6) to come up with the 2-0 victory. Woodeshick threw an eight-hitter, did not walk a man and struck out…