Yermin Mercedes
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2020-2022)
Yermin Mercedes was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 2020 to 2022 for the Chicago White Sox and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 3 seasons. In 100 career games, he hit .261 with 82 hits, 8 home runs, and 45 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 245 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2020-08-02
- Last Game
- 2022-08-30
Full name: Yermin Francisco Mercedes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 314 | 35 | 82 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 45 | 0 | 29 | 63 | .261 | .327 | .389 | .715 | -1 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .389 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .715 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHA | AL | 68 | 240 | 26 | 65 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 37 | 0 | 20 | 46 | .271 | .243 (+11%) | .317 (+4%) | .410 (-2%) | .727 (+1%) | 38.4 |
| 2022 | SFN | NL | 31 | 73 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 17 | .233 | .242 (-4%) | .311 (+4%) | .394 (-13%) | .706 (-5%) | -39.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 100 | 314 | 35 | 82 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 45 | 0 | 29 | 63 | .261 | — | — | — | — | -1 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 | — | 0 | ||
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 (101 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 56 | 169 | 20 | 45 | 5 | 25 | .266 |
| Away | 44 | 145 | 15 | 37 | 3 | 20 | .255 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-30 | SFG | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-08-06 | SFG | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-08-04 | SFG | LAD | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-08-03 | SFG | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-08-02 | SFG | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-08-01 | SFG | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-07-31 | SFG | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-07-30 | SFG | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-07-29 | SFG | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-07-28 | SFG | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-19 | CHW | BOS | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 3 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 78 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Player of the Week | Week of 2021-04-03 |
| 2021 | Rookie of the Month | April |
Yermin Mercedes: the record in brief
The profile opens with Yermin Mercedes's first major league game on August 2, 2020; the last one listed came on August 30, 2022. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago White Sox (2020 to 2021) and the San Francisco Giants (2022). Mercedes, a designated hitter by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5-foot-11 and 245 pounds. Mercedes was born on February 14, 1993, in La Romana, La Romana, D.R. Yermin Mercedes was the playing name; the full given name is Yermin Francisco.
In 100 games and 314 at bats, Mercedes batted .261 with 82 hits, along with 8 homers and 45 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .327 and the slugging percentage .389, for an OPS of .715. Over the seasons Mercedes played, league hitters batted .243; the .261 career figure is 7.3% above that. No season topped the 65 hits of 2021. In 2021, a season of regular play, Mercedes hit .271 while the league hit .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yermin Mercedes
- What years did Yermin Mercedes play?
- Yermin Mercedes played in Major League Baseball from 2020 to 2022.
- Was Yermin Mercedes a pitcher?
- No. Yermin Mercedes was a position player (Designated Hitter), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Yermin Mercedes hit?
- Yermin Mercedes hit 8 career home runs with 82 hits.
- What was Yermin Mercedes's career batting average?
- Yermin Mercedes batted .261 over his career, with 82 hits in 314 at bats.
- How many RBI did Yermin Mercedes have?
- Yermin Mercedes drove in 45 runs in his career.
- What was Yermin Mercedes's career ERA?
- Yermin Mercedes finished with a 9.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.