Hector Mercado, baseball player, 2000-2003

Hector Mercado

Born: 4/29/1974 in Catano, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2000-04-04 | Final Game: 2003-07-11

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Hector Luis Mercado

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Biography

Hector Mercado was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2003. Born in 1974, Mercado made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a significant offensive surge and evolving pitching strategies. Over his career, he compiled a record of 5-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.55, showcasing his ability to compete in a high-stakes environment. Mercado recorded a total of 127 strikeouts and notched one save, demonstrating his versatility as a pitcher capable of both starting and relieving. Mercado's contributions to his teams were particularly notable during his tenure with clubs navigating the challenges of the early 2000s, a period marked by increasing power at the plate and a focus on specialized roles for pitchers. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Mercado's presence on the mound and his dedication to the craft of pitching earned him respect within the game. As he retired in 2003, Mercado left behind a legacy as a reliable option during a transformative era in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 4 112 3 0 0 1 124.7 117 63 15 75 127 4.55 0

Career ERA 4.55 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2000 CIN NL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 14.0 12 7 8 13 4.50 4.77 (+6%) -27.7
2001 CIN NL 3 2 56 0 0 0 0 53.0 55 24 30 59 4.08 4.42 (+8%) 569.3
2002 PHI NL 2 2 31 3 0 0 0 39.0 32 20 25 40 4.62 4.28 (-8%) 537.4
2003 PHI NL 0 0 13 0 0 0 1 18.7 18 12 12 15 5.79 4.40 (-32%) -1216.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
112 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 58.1% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 66.9% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 73.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 70.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2000 CIN NL 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 CIN NL 56 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 PHI NL 31 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2003 PHI NL 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 112 3 1 12 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 CIN P 12 0 0 1 0 0
2001 CIN P 56 0 0 5 1 0
2002 PHI P 31 3 1 3 0 0
2003 PHI P 13 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 112

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 PHI NL $330,000
2002 PHI NL $255,000
2000 CIN NL $220,000
1998 NYN NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $975,000