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Kent Mercker

Cincinnati Reds

1968/02/01 41

6-2 205

Dublin, OH

L / L

18

the Atlanta Braves in 1986 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 Reds 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 13.2 13 5 5 1 8 6 3.29 1.54

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Still has some good velocity on his fastball and is tough against left-handed hitters. Usually performs well in tight spots.
Flaws
  • Falls behind early in the count far too often, and command has never been his strong suit. Will struggle against right-handed hitters.
Career Potential
  • A situational lefty.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 31, 2008 Filed for free agency.
June 3, 2008 Back injury, 15-day DL.
May 29, 2008 Missed 20 games (back injury).
May 9, 2008 Back injury, 15-day DL (retroactive May 6th).
March 30, 2008 Contract purchased from Louisville (AAA).
February 8, 2008 Re-signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract.
November 2, 2006 Filed for free agency.
October 2, 2006 Missed the last 46 games of the regular season (left elbow inflammation).
August 16, 2006 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (left elbow inflammation).
August 12, 2006 Left elbow inflammation, 15-day DL.
August 7, 2006 Missed 15 games (left elbow inflammation).
July 22, 2006 Left elbow inflammation, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 21).
May 26, 2006 Missed 13 games (elbow injury).
May 14, 2006 Elbow injury, 15-day DL.
December 20, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Cincinnati Reds to a two-year contract.
November 1, 2004 Filed for free agency.
September 13, 2004 MLB reduced his suspension from three to two games.
June 4, 2004 Missed 13 games (back injury).
May 22, 2004 Back injury, 15-day DL.
May 20, 2004 Back injury, day-to-day.
December 18, 2003 Signed as a free agent by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
October 30, 2003 Filed for free agency.
August 12, 2003 Acquired from the Cincinnati Reds.
July 10, 2003 Missed 11 games (sprained lower back).
June 28, 2003 Sprained lower back, 15-day DL (retroactive to June 25).
March 23, 2003 Contract purchased from Louisville (AAA).
January 7, 2003 Signed as a minor league free agent by the Cincinnati Reds and invited to spring training.
December 7, 2002 Not offered salary arbitration by the Colorado Rockies.
November 11, 2002 Filed for free agency.
July 30, 2002 Missed 45 games (fractured hand).
June 6, 2002 Fractured hand, 15-day DL.
March 31, 2002 Contract purchased by the Colorado Rockies.
January 31, 2002 Signed to a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.
March 29, 2001 Released by the Boston Red Sox.

Trades

December 20, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Cincinnati Reds.
December 18, 2003 Signed as a free agent by the Chicago Cubs.
August 12, 2003 Cincinnati Reds traded Kent Mercker to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later (Matt Belisle - Aug. 14th 2003).
January 7, 2003 Signed as a minor league free agent by the Cincinnati Reds.
January 31, 2002 Signed to a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.
January 5, 2001 Signed as a free agent by the Boston Red Sox.
January 26, 2000 Signed as a free agent by the Angels of Anaheim.
August 24, 1999 Boston Red Sox traded Mike Matthews and Mike Menham to the St. Louis Cardinals for Kent Mercker.
December 10, 1996 Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals.
July 21, 1996 Baltimore Orioles traded Kent Mercker to the Cleveland Indians for Eddie Murray.
December 17, 1995 Baltimore Orioles traded Joe Borowski and Rachaad Stewart to the Atlanta Braves for Kent Mercker.
June 2, 1986 Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 1st round in 1986.

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