Orlando Merced
Career Overview

Players Baseball Orlando Merced

Orlando Merced, a Puerto Rican native, embarked on his Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Born on November 2, 1966, in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, Merced was known for his switch-hitting ability and his versatility on the field, primarily playing as a right fielder and first baseman. His journey in the major leagues began when he

Orlando Merced, a Puerto Rican native, embarked on his Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Born on November 2, 1966, in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, Merced was known for his switch-hitting ability and his versatility on the field, primarily playing as a right fielder and first baseman. His journey in the major leagues began when he

Career Batting Stats

NL 1990-2003

AVG

.277

Hits

1,108

OBP

.355

OPS

.781

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

B+

Power

B

Speed

C+

Durability

C+

Range

D+

Arm

A

Career Timeline

1990-1996

Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

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1997

Toronto Blue Jays (AL)

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1998

Boston Red Sox (AL)

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1998

Chicago Cubs (NL)

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1998

Minnesota Twins (AL)

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1999

Montreal Expos (NL)

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2001-2003

Houston Astros (NL)

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Personal Profile

Born Nov 2nd, 1966

Bats / Throws Both / Right

Height / Weight 6' 0" 180 lbs

Position 1B · RF

Uniform #s 54 · 19 · 6 · 26 · 25 · 9 · 7 · 16

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