Henry Mercedes, baseball player, 1992-1997

Henry Mercedes

Born: 7/23/1969 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1992-04-22 | Final Game: 1997-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Henry Felipe Mercedes

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Biography

Henry Mercedes was a professional baseball player born in 1969, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 until 1997. Primarily serving as a position player, he played in a total of 79 games during his career. Mercedes showcased his skills primarily with a bat in hand, accumulating 36 hits and achieving a batting average of .247. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 17 RBIs and managed to steal one base, demonstrating his ability to be a threat on the basepaths. Throughout his career, Mercedes played during a transitional period in baseball, witnessing the late stages of the pre-steroid era and the early influences of the game’s evolving offensive strategies. While he may not have been among the most storied players of his time, his contributions on the field reflected the tenacity and determination characteristic of many players who worked hard to establish their presence in a competitive league. After his career ended on September 21, 1997, Mercedes left behind a legacy as a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
79 146 18 36 8 1 0 17 1 16 55 0.247 0.325 0.315 0.640 -455.4

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
1992 OAK AL 9 5 1 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0.800 — — — — 0.0
1993 OAK AL 20 47 5 10 2 0 0 3 1 2 15 0.213 — — — — -232.1
1995 KCR AL 23 43 7 11 2 0 0 9 0 8 13 0.256 — — — — -61.3
1996 KCR AL 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1997 TEX AL 23 47 4 10 4 0 0 4 0 6 25 0.213 — — — — -162.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 76 38 215 22 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 OAK C 9 0 7 0 1 0
1993 OAK C 18 12 66 10 1 1
1995 KCA C 22 14 62 8 1 1
1996 KCA C 4 0 2 0 0 0
1997 TEX C 23 12 78 4 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 76
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 TEX AL $180,000
1995 KCA AL $149,000
1993 OAK AL $111,000
Total Career Earnings $440,000