2025 Chachi #41 Michael Mercado

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'5"  Weight:  200
Opening Day 2025 Age:  25

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:  Signed through 2032
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2024-25

2025 Topps #582

Michael Mercado appeared in only three games for the Phillies in 2025, all coming in mid-June and in late inning mop-up roles.  He had no record and a 15.00 ERA, allowing five earned runs in three innings of work.  With the IronPigs, Mercado was 6-1 with a 4.59 ERA in 42 relief appearances.  He was non-tendered on November 21st, making him a free agent, but he came back to the Phillies a few days later on a minor league deal.  Mercado was one of the 27 players recently announced as non-roster invitees to spring training.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2018 Bowman Chrome Prospects #BCP16
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1):  2025
Favorite 2025 Card:  2025 Topps #582
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  4 as of 1/30/26, 3 added in 2025

TCDB Stats:  227 total as of 1/30/26, my 4 cards overall are ranked 8th, 1st is Rimar1955 with 18

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