Orlando Mercado

Born: 11/7/1961 in Arecibo, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1982-09-13 | Final Game: 1990-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Orlando Mercado, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1982 until his retirement on September 30, 1990. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 253 games, where he recorded 112 hits, 7 home runs, and 45 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .199. Mercado demonstrated his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases, showcasing a dimension of his game that complemented his offensive contributions. Mercado's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more power-oriented play and a growing emphasis on speed and athleticism. While his batting average was below the league norm, he was known for his defensive skills and versatility on the field. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, Mercado's presence in the major leagues contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during the late 1980s, a time when many players were overcoming challenges in the rapidly evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
253	562	40	112	17	4	7	45	4	42	82	0.199	0.259	0.281	0.541	-1605.5

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 24.2% 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
1982	SEA	AL	9	17	1	2	0	0	1	6	0	0	5	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	SEA	AL	66	178	10	35	11	2	1	16	2	14	27	0.197	.260 (-25%)	.324 (-21%)	.389 (-24%)	.714 (-22%)	-748.8
1984	SEA	AL	30	78	5	17	3	1	0	5	1	4	12	0.218	.259 (-16%)	.322 (-18%)	.384 (-27%)	.707 (-23%)	-293.6
1986	TEX	AL	46	102	7	24	1	1	1	7	0	6	13	0.235	.257 (-9%)	.325 (-14%)	.395 (-26%)	.720 (-20%)	-372.4
1987	DET	AL	10	22	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	LAD	NL	7	5	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.600	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	OAK	AL	16	24	3	3	0	0	1	1	0	3	8	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	MIN	AL	19	38	1	4	0	0	0	1	1	4	4	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	NYN	NL	42	90	10	19	1	0	3	7	0	8	11	0.211	.257 (-18%)	.324 (-11%)	.385 (-16%)	.710 (-14%)	-190.7
1990	WSN	NL	8	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	-190.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	247	177	1141	91	9	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	SEA	C	8	5	31	1	0	0
1983	SEA	C	65	59	342	27	2	2
1984	SEA	C	29	21	118	10	1	0
1986	TEX	C	45	31	240	25	1	5
1987	DET	C	10	8	40	8	1	1
1987	LAN	C	7	1	13	0	0	0
1988	OAK	C	16	8	45	2	2	0
1989	MIN	C	19	14	73	9	0	2
1990	NYN	C	40	27	213	8	2	2
1990	MON	C	8	3	26	1	0	0