Michael Mercado 2017 MLB Draft
Michael Mercado | RHP | 6’4 | 160 | R/R | Westview HS, San Diego | Stanford
Rank: No. 47 in the Top 200 MLB Draft Prospects
Rank: Not rated in the Top 100 MLB Draft Prospects
Scouting Report: 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.
Stats:
| Year | W | L | ERA | IP | SO | BB | OBA |
| 17 | 10 | 0 | 0.39 | 71.1 | 103 | 17 | .105 |
| 16 | 8 | 4 | 2.16 | 64.2 | 62 | 23 | .210 |
| 15 | 5 | 2 | 1.13 | 74.1 | 68 | 25 | .194 |
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