Orlando Mercado
| AB | 2425 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .258 |
| OBP | .357 |
| SLG | .366 |
| HR | 39 |
- Full name Orlando J. Mercado
- Born 03/13/1985 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
- Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Antonio Luchetti
- Drafted in the 6th round (186th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2003 (signed for $135,000).
Top Rankings
Minor League Top Prospects
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Mercado shows the tools to develop into a consistent, above-average catch-and-throw guy much like his father, who spent parts of eight seasons in the majors. "He's got it in his genes," Gideon said. "He knows how to catch and play the game because of his dad." Mercado's arm is average now, but plays better because of a quick release and could improve once he cleans up his mechanics and hones his release point. His receiving and game-calling should also improve with experience. Unlike his father, Mercado has the ability to make contact at the plate, collecting more walks than strikeouts. He makes adjustments and swings with gap-to-gap power for now but could add power as he matures. He could mature as a player as well, as at least one manager thought he slacked off late in the year as Yakima drifted into last place.
Best Tools List
- Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2006
