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Kent Mercker
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Mercker with the Cincinnati Reds in 2008
Pitcher
Born: (1968-02-01) February 1, 1968 (age 56)
Brownsburg, Indiana, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 22, 1989, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
May 30, 2008, for the Cincinnati Reds
Achievements
Preceded by No-hit game
September 11, 1991
(with Mark Wohlers & Alejandro Peña)
Succeeded by
Preceded by No-hitter pitcher
April 8, 1994
Succeeded by