Merloni, Lou

Boston Red Sox 1998-2002, 2003

San Diego Padres 2003

Infielder (R/R) Height: 5’10” Weight: 194 lbs

Born: 4-6-1971, Framingham, Massachusetts

High School: Framingham South HS, MA

Quick Stats

2003 Age 32 NL 151 AB, .272/.362/.364, 7 2B, 1 HR

2003 Age 32 AL 30 AB, .233/.324/.267, 1 2B, 0 HR

2004 Stats

Signed to a minor-league contract, 1-12-04

6-3-93: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox (10^th Round); Assigned to GCL (R-)

6-93: Promoted to Fort Lauderdale (A+)

Started 1994 in Sarasota (A+) – Boston changed affiliates

Started 1995 in Trenton (AA)

7-96: Promoted to Pawtucket (AAA)

1997: Split time between Trenton (AA) and Pawtucket (AAA)

6-98: Recalled by Boston (MLB Debut)

1999: Split time between Pawtucket (AAA) and Boston

11-22-99: Sold to the Yokohama Bay Stars (Japanese League)

7-00: Released by Yokohama; Signed with the Boston Red Sox

2001: Split time between Pawtucket (AAA) and Boston

Started 2002 in Boston

3-25-03: Claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres

8-28-03: Traded to the Boston Red Sox for Rene Miniel

12-20-03: Non-tendered a contract by Boston

1-12-04: Signed a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Indians; Invited to Spring Training