![Joaquín Mercado](../images/player_482.png) | ![](../images/report_header_banner_left.jpg) | 04/26/1981 | ![](../images/report_header_banner_right.jpg) | | | | | | | | | | ![](../images/pixel.gif) | LF Joaquín Mercado #12 | ![](../images/pixel.gif) | | ![](../images/pixel.gif) | Age: 36 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Normal | |
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G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | SB | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | | | | Overall | Potential | Contact | ![](../images/rating_bar_11.png) | ![](../images/rating_bar_12.png) | Gap | ![](../images/rating_bar_12.png) | ![](../images/rating_bar_15.png) | Power | ![](../images/rating_bar_02.png) | ![](../images/rating_bar_03.png) | Eye | ![](../images/rating_bar_10.png) | ![](../images/rating_bar_10.png) | Avoid K's | ![](../images/rating_bar_12.png) | ![](../images/rating_bar_17.png) |
| Batting Ratings (OSA) | | | Overall | Vs Left | Vs Right | Potential | Contact | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | | Gap | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | | Power | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | Eye | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | | Avoid K's | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | |
| | Fielding Ratings | | Catcher | Infield | Outfield | Range: | - | 1 | 13 | Errors: | - | 1 | 9 | Arm: | 1 | 1 | 5 | Turn DP: | - | 1 | - | Ability: | 1 | - | - |
| Position Ratings | Pitcher: | - | Shortstop: | - | Catcher: | - | Left Field: | 15 | 1st Base: | - | Center Field: | 8 | 2nd Base: | - | Right Field: | 9 | 3rd Base: | - | | | | | | |
| Run/Bunt Ratings | Running Speed: | 4 | Stealing Ability: | 7 | Baserunning Inst.: | 7 | Sacrifice Bunt: | 8 | Bunt for Hit: | 4 | | |
| | Game Log, Last 10 Games | Date | Vs. | Result | AB | R | H | BI | HR | BB | K | SB | | Personality Ratings | Leader Ability: | Very Low | Loyalty: | Low | Desire f. Win: | Normal | Greed: | Normal | Intelligence: | Very High | Work Ethic: | Very High | |
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| Joaquín Mercado | Birthday: | 03/01/1917 | Born in: | Boyes Hot Springs (California) | Nationality: | American | Height: | 6' 4" | Weight: | 211 lbs | Local Popularity: | Unknown | National Pop.: | Unknown |
Status | Contract: | RETIRED | Salary: | - | Signed Through: | - | Major Service: | 12 Years, 141 Days | Service This Yr: | None | 40-Man Service: | 13 Years, 118 Days | Pro Service: | 16 Years | Arbitration Eligibility: | Not eligible, free agent after contract expires! | Option Years: | 1 option year left | Contract Extension: | - | Drafted: | - | |
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Career Batting Stats | Year/Team/League | Age | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | R | BB | HP | SF | K | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | OPS+ | VORP | 1951 Pittsburgh - ABA | 34 | 90 | 269 | 69 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | .257 | .291 | .353 | .644 | 71 | -18.6 | 1952 Pittsburgh - ABA | 35 | 18 | 41 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .244 | .295 | .244 | .539 | 59 | -2.8 | Total ABA | | 108 | 310 | 79 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | .255 | .292 | .339 | .631 | 70 | -21.4 |
| Career Minor League Batting Stats | Year/Team/League | Age | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | R | BB | HP | SF | K | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | OPS+ | VORP | 1952 St. Catherines - AAA | 35 | 31 | 112 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | .304 | .378 | .348 | .726 | 107 | 3.5 | 1953 St. Catherines - AAA | 36 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .667 | 1.000 | 1.667 | 346 | 1.6 | Total GHL | | 32 | 115 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | .313 | .385 | .365 | .750 | 112 | 5.2 |
| Player History | 01/02/1951 | Drafted in the 1951 inaugural draft (Round 29, Pick 13, 461st overall pick) by the Pittsburgh Keystones. | 03/24/1951 | Injured (sprained wrist), out for 5 weeks. | 06/02/1951 | Injured (bruised collarbone), out for 2 weeks. | 01/01/1952 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 11 (12); Power: 3 (3); Eye: 9 (10). | 07/29/1952 | Injured (sprained thumb), out for 2 weeks. | 01/01/1953 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 11 (12); Power: 2 (3); Eye: 10 (10). | 04/11/1953 | Injured (fractured ankle), out for 4 months. | 09/07/1953 | Retired from professional baseball. | |
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