Ernesto Mercedes

Ernesto Mercedes is a 22-year-old RHP in the NYM organization, currently at the Low-A level. Across 28.1 innings, Ernesto has posted a 7.62 ERA with a 3.13 xFIP and 1.80 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 36.8% against a 17.3% walk rate, a 19.5% K-BB% and 16.2% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 93.1 mph (topping at 98.8) with +11.6" of induced vertical break and a -5.96° vertical approach angle.