Melvin Mercedes

Melvin Mercedes
Detroit Tigers
Pitcher
Born: November 2, 1990
El Seibo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 15, 2014 for the Detroit Tigers
Career statistics
(through 2014 season)
Win–loss record 0–0
Earned run average 0.00
Strikeouts 2
Teams

Melvin Mercedes (born November 2, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization.

Professional career

The Tigers purchased Mercedes' contract after the 2012 season, adding him to their 40-man roster.[1]

The Tigers promoted Mercedes to the major leagues on August 14, 2014.[2] Before being called up, Mercedes had a 4.33 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP in 41 appearances for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.[3] Mercedes made his major league debut on August 15, when he pitched two scoreless innings, allowing no hits or walks, and recording two strikeouts. On August 17, Mercedes was optioned back to the Toledo Mud Hens.[4] On December 11, 2014, Mercedes was designated for assignment by the Tigers.[5] On December 19, 2014, Mercedes was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Tigers release Raburn". The Sacramento Bee. November 20, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  2. ↑ Wakiji, Dana (August 13, 2014). "Tigers option Farmer, plan to recall Mercedes". FOX Sports. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  3. ↑ Schmehl, James (August 14, 2014). "Buck Farmer sent to Toledo after major league debut; Detroit Tigers promote rookie Melvin Mercedes". MLive. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  4. ↑ Beck, Jason (August 17, 2014). "After impressive debut, Mercedes optioned". MLB. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  5. ↑ Schmehl, James (December 11, 2014). "Detroit Tigers designate reliever Melvin Mercedes for assignment to clear room on roster after trades". MLive. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  6. ↑ Nowak, Joey (December 19, 2014). "Tigers outright right-hander Mercedes". MLB. Retrieved December 19, 2014.

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