Melvin Mercedes | |
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![]() Mercedes with the Detroit Tigers | |
Pitcher | |
Born: El Seibo, Dominican Republic | November 2, 1990|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 15, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers | |
Last appearance | |
August 15, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 0.00 |
Strikeouts | 2 |
Teams | |
Melvin Mercedes (born November 2,1990) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) in one game for the Detroit Tigers on August 15,2014.
The Detroit Tigers purchased Mercedes' contract after the 2012 season,adding him to their 40-man roster. [1]
The Tigers promoted Mercedes to the major leagues on August 14,2014. [2] Before being called up,Mercedes had a 4.33 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP in 41 appearances for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. [3] Mercedes made his major league debut on August 15,when he pitched two scoreless innings,allowing no hits or walks,and recording two strikeouts. On August 17,Mercedes was optioned back to the Toledo Mud Hens. [4] On December 11,2014,Mercedes was designated for assignment by the Tigers. [5] On December 19,2014,Mercedes was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo. [6]
During the 2015 season,he split time between the Double-A Erie SeaWolves and Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. On December 23,2015,the Tigers re-signed Mercedes to a minor league contract. [7] On March 23,2016,Mercedes was released by the Tigers.
On May 6,2016,Mercedes signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on July 7,2016.
On April 5,2017,Mercedes signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on May 14,2017.
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