Luis Mercedes, baseball player, 1991-1993

Luis Mercedes

Born: 2/15/1968 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

Died: 6/30/2019 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1991-09-08 | Final Game: 1993-09-23

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

Full name: Luis Roberto Mercedes

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Biography

Luis Mercedes, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1990s. He played as a position player from September 8, 1991, until his final game on September 23, 1993. Throughout his career, Mercedes appeared in 70 games, amassing a total of 29 hits. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 9 runs batted in and managed to steal one base. His batting average stood at .19, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his brief tenure in the league. Mercedes played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and a shift in offensive strategies. Despite not having a standout statistical career, his journey to the majors is a testament to the dedication and determination required to reach the highest level of the sport. While his playing days were limited, Luis Mercedes remains a part of baseball history as he navigated the complexities of the game during a dynamic era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 153 19 29 6 1 0 9 1 18 25 0.190 0.286 0.242 0.528 -531.1

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.528 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 26.2% 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
1991 BAL AL 19 54 10 11 2 0 0 2 0 4 9 0.204 .255 (-20%) .323 (-20%) .384 (-37%) .708 (-29%) -252.4
1992 BAL AL 23 50 7 7 2 0 0 4 0 8 9 0.140 .255 (-45%) .322 (-17%) .377 (-52%) .699 (-36%) -278.7
1993 BAL AL 10 24 1 7 2 0 0 0 1 5 4 0.292 — — — — 0.0
1993 SFG NL 18 25 1 4 0 1 0 3 0 1 3 0.160 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 44 36 77 3 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 BAL OF 15 14 20 0 0 0
1992 BAL OF 16 12 41 2 2 0
1993 BAL OF 8 7 11 1 0 1
1993 SFN OF 5 3 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 15
Center Field 5
Right Field 25
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 BAL AL $120,000
1992 BAL AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $229,000