Óscar Mercado
Position:
Outfielder
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-2, 197lb (188cm, 89kg)
Team:
San Diego Padres (minors)
Born:
December 16, 1994
in Cartagena, Colombia
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Draft: Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft from Vivian Gaither HS (Tampa, FL).
High School: Vivian Gaither HS (Tampa, FL)
Debut:
May 14, 2019
(Age 24-149d,
21,892nd in major league history)
vs. CHW 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2019 season
2024 Contract Status:
1st-Year Arb Eligible
Service Time (01/2024): 3.031
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Arb Eligible: 2024
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Free Agent: 2027
Agents: Excel Sports Management
Full Name: Óscar Mauricio Mercado
Nicknames:
Merc
Pronunciation: \oscar mer-KAH-doh\
Twitter:
@Osc_merc
Instagram: @oscmerc21
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
2023 Fielding Game Log (as LF)