• Full name David Michael Mercado
  • Born 04/15/1999 in Greenville, SC
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 160 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Westview
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (40th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2017 (signed for $2,132,400).
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    Mercado was a late-riser in a deep southern California class and became a prime attraction by April. Lanky and projectable at 6-foot-5, 165 pounds, Mercado saw his velocity shoot up and he began sitting 90-91 mph and touching 94 in the spring. He also showcased a groundball-inducing two-seamer at 88 mph, a curveball that flashed plus and an above-average cutter. Where Mercado stands out most is his ability to command his four-pitch arsenal in a way that is rare for a prep. He spots his fastball at will, can manipulate the shape and power of his curveball and is smart enough to rely on his two-seamer for quick groundouts when he isn't feeling his best. Mercado's top-flight combination of size, stuff, and feel to pitch have catapulted him into supplemental first-round consideration. He is committed to Stanford and expected to be a costly sign.

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Career Transactions

  • Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP Michael Mercado to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • Philadelphia Phillies recalled RHP Michael Mercado from Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP Michael Mercado to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • Philadelphia Phillies recalled RHP Michael Mercado from Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
  • RHP Michael Mercado assigned to Durham Bulls from Montgomery Biscuits.
  • RHP Michael Mercado assigned to Durham Bulls from Montgomery Biscuits.
  • RHP Michael Mercado roster status changed by Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Tampa Bay Rays invited non-roster RHP Michael Mercado to spring training.

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