Luis Mercedes
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1993)
Luis Mercedes was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993 for the Baltimore Orioles and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 3 seasons. In 70 career games, he hit .190 with 29 hits and 9 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 6/30/2019 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
- MLB Debut
- 1991-09-08
- Last Game
- 1993-09-23
Full name: Luis Roberto Mercedes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 153 | 19 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 25 | .190 | .286 | .242 | .528 | -511 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.
Career OPS .528 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 19 | 54 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | .204 | .255 (-20%) | .323 (-20%) | .384 (-37%) | .708 (-29%) | -243.8 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | 23 | 50 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 9 | .140 | .255 (-45%) | .322 (-17%) | .377 (-52%) | .699 (-36%) | -267.3 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 10 | 24 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | .292 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SFN | NL | 18 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .160 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 70 | 153 | 19 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 25 | .190 | — | — | — | — | -511 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (70 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 39 | 75 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 3 | .173 |
| Away | 31 | 78 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 6 | .205 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-23 | SFG | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-17 | SFG | CIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-10 | SFG | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-18 | SFG | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-07-17 | SFG | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-06-03 | SFG | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-06-01 | SFG | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-05-27 | SFG | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-22 | SFG | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-20 | SFG | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 15 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 25 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BAL | AL | $120,000 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $229,000 | ||
Luis Mercedes: the record in brief
According to the bio, Luis Mercedes debuted on September 8, 1991 and played a final game on September 23, 1993. By club, Mercedes's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1991 through 1993) and the San Francisco Giants (1993). Mercedes played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on February 15, 1968, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R. and a listed size of 180 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Mercedes's death is recorded on June 30, 2019, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R. Luis Mercedes was the playing name; the full given name is Luis Roberto.
Mercedes finished with 29 hits from 153 at bats in 70 games, which works out to .190, along with 9 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .286 and the slugging percentage .242, for an OPS of .528. The league as a whole hit .259 across Mercedes's seasons, which puts the .190 career mark 26.8% below average. The OPS comparison is .528 to a league .715, 26.2% below average. Mercedes collected a career-high 11 hits in 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luis Mercedes
- What years did Luis Mercedes play?
- Luis Mercedes played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993.
- Was Luis Mercedes a pitcher?
- No. Luis Mercedes was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Luis Mercedes hit?
- Luis Mercedes hit 0 career home runs with 29 hits.
- What was Luis Mercedes's career batting average?
- Luis Mercedes batted .190 over his career, with 29 hits in 153 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luis Mercedes have?
- Luis Mercedes drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Luis Mercedes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luis Mercedes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.