Oscar Mercado

Born: 12/16/1994 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 197 lbs

Full name: Oscar Mauricio Mercado

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Biography

Oscar Mercado, born in 1994, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2019 until his retirement on July 9, 2022. A position player known for his versatility and speed, Mercado played a total of 298 games during his career, where he showcased his abilities as both a hitter and a defender. He accumulated 211 hits, including 26 home runs, and drove in 100 runs, finishing his playing days with a batting average of .237. His speed on the basepaths was evident, as he successfully stole 29 bases, displaying the potential for game-changing plays. Mercado's career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, where analytics began to play a significant role in player evaluation and team strategy. He was known for his solid defense, particularly in the outfield, and his ability to contribute in various facets of the game made him a valuable asset to his teams. While his career was relatively brief, Mercado's contributions were felt during a time when the game was evolving, and he left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
298	890	123	211	46	5	26	100	29	60	186	0.237	0.289	0.388	0.677	-1478.5

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
2019	CLE	AL	115	438	70	118	25	3	15	54	15	28	84	0.269	.252 (+7%)	.322 (-1%)	.434 (+2%)	.757 (avg)	-34.7
2020	CLE	AL	36	86	6	11	1	0	1	6	3	5	27	0.128	.244 (-48%)	.321 (-46%)	.417 (-58%)	.739 (-53%)	-802.6
2021	CLE	AL	72	214	27	48	11	1	6	19	7	21	42	0.224	.243 (-8%)	.317 (-6%)	.410 (-10%)	.727 (-8%)	-305.7
2022	CLE	AL	49	114	17	23	6	1	4	16	2	3	27	0.202	.242 (-17%)	.311 (-27%)	.394 (-4%)	.706 (-14%)	-335.5
2022	PHI	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	-335.5
2022	CLE	AL	5	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	-335.5
2023	STL	NL	20	31	3	9	3	0	0	5	2	1	4	0.290	—	—	—	—	0.0