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Whit Merrifield
Whit Merrifield on June 6, 2016.jpg
Merrifield with the Kansas City Royals in 2016
Atlanta Braves – No. 15
Second baseman / Outfielder
Born: (1989-01-24) January 24, 1989 (age 35)
Florence, South Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 18, 2016, for the Kansas City Royals
Achievements
Preceded by Major League Baseball annual hits leader
2018–2019
Succeeded by