Ronnie Merrill
| AB | 2795 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .261 |
| OBP | .343 |
| SLG | .392 |
| HR | 54 |
- Full name Ronald Gordon Merrill
- Born 11/13/1978 in Danville, VA
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: S / Throws: R
- School Tampa
- Drafted in the 7th round (198th overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2000.
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The knock against Merrill, a former teammate of Mike Rabelo's at the University of Tampa, is that he doesn't have a particular tool that stands out. He doesn't run well and isn't a threat to steal. He doesn't have good range or an overpowering arm. Drafted as a shortstop, he has mostly played second base in the minors. What Merrill does well, however, is produce. He's a pesky hitter who consistently has hit around .300. His value in the long run is as a utility player. Merrill can play adequately at second base, shortstop or third base. In order to become an everyday player in the major leagues, his bat will have to be considered a plus tool, which is probably a reach. He could be Ramon Santiago's double-play partner in Double-A this season.
