Win Mercer

Pitcher, Baseball Player

1874 – 1903

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Who was Win Mercer?

George Barclay "Win" Mercer was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1894 to 1902. Born in Chester, West Virginia, he played primarily with the National League Washington Senators, winning 20 games twice with the club. He also played with the New York Giants, the American League Washington Senators, and the Detroit Tigers. Mercer led the National League in games started, shutouts, and saves in 1897. He holds the interesting record of most stolen bases by a pitcher in one season. His career record of 251 complete games ranks No. 77 in Major League history.

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Born
Jun 20, 1874
Chester
Profession
Lived in
  • Chester
Died
Jan 12, 1903
San Francisco

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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