Henry Mercedes
Born: 7/23/1969 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1992-04-22 | Final Game: 1997-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Henry Felipe Mercedes
Biography
Henry Mercedes was a professional baseball player born in 1969, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 until 1997. Primarily serving as a position player, he played in a total of 79 games during his career. Mercedes showcased his skills primarily with a bat in hand, accumulating 36 hits and achieving a batting average of .247. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 17 RBIs and managed to steal one base, demonstrating his ability to be a threat on the basepaths.
Throughout his career, Mercedes played during a transitional period in baseball, witnessing the late stages of the pre-steroid era and the early influences of the game’s evolving offensive strategies. While he may not have been among the most storied players of his time, his contributions on the field reflected the tenacity and determination characteristic of many players who worked hard to establish their presence in a competitive league. After his career ended on September 21, 1997, Mercedes left behind a legacy as a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 146 | 18 | 36 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 55 | 0.247 | 0.325 | 0.315 | 0.640 | -455.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 9 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.800 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | 20 | 47 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0.213 | -232.1 |
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 23 | 43 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0.256 | -61.3 |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 23 | 47 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 0.213 | -162.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 76 | 38 | 215 | 22 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | OAK | C | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | OAK | C | 18 | 12 | 66 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | KCA | C | 22 | 14 | 62 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | KCA | C | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | TEX | C | 23 | 12 | 78 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 76 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TEX | AL | $180,000 |
| 1995 | KCA | AL | $149,000 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | $111,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $440,000 | ||