Michael Mercado 2017 MLB Draft

Michael Mercado | RHP | 6’4 | 160 | R/R | Westview HS, San Diego | Stanford

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Rank: No. 47 in the Top 200 MLB Draft Prospects

Rank: Not rated in the Top 100 MLB Draft Prospects

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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.

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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