Saturday, January 25, 2025

2024 Chachi #41 Michael Mercado


#63 / David Michael Mercado / Starting Pitcher
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'4"  Weight:  205
Opening Day Age:  24
Born:  April 15, 1999, Greenville, SC
Acquired:  Traded by the Tampa Bay Rays to the Phillies for Adam Leverett and cash, November 6, 2023
Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible 2028
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Topps Now #369
Michael Mercado was one of many pitchers slotted into the fifth starter's role following Taijuan Walker's departure from the rotation in June.  Recalled on June 23rd, Mercado made his big league debut in relief on June 24th, pitching a scoreless inning against the Tigers.  He'd win his first start on July 2nd, allowing a run on a pair of hits in five innings of work against the Cubs.  It was all downhill from there for Mercado, as he allowed a combined 15 runs, and nine home runs, in his next three appearances.  He was 1-2 in five games for the Phillies with a 11.08 ERA in 13 innings pitched.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2018 Bowman Chrome Prospects #BCP16
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A
Favorite/Only 2024 Card:  2024 Topps Now #369
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  1 as of 12/23/24, 1 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #41

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