Ron Meridith Explained

Ron Meridith
Position:Middle relief pitcher
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Birth Date:26 November 1956
Birth Place:San Pedro, Los Angeles, California
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 16
Debutyear:1984
Debutteam:Chicago Cubs
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:June 5
Finalyear:1987
Finalteam:Texas Rangers
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:5–2
Stat2label:ERA
Stat2value:4.78
Stat3label:Saves
Stat3value:1
Stat4label:SO/BB
Stat4value:46/39
Stat5label:Innings
Stat5value:75⅓
Stat6label:Games
Stat6value:51
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Ronald Knox Meridith (born November 26, 1956) is a former middle reliever in Major League Baseball who pitched from 1984 through 1987 for the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers. On September 9, 1985, as a member of the Cubs, Meridith recorded the final out of the game to pick up his one and only career save against the arch rival Cardinals. He saved the game for starter Ray Fontenot. [1]

Meridith now works as a senior mortgage consultant at First Centennial Mortgage in Irvine, California.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals Box Score, September 9, 1985.