Ernesto Mercedes

Ernesto Mercedes is a 22-year-old RHP in the NYM organization, currently at the Low-A level. Across 13.2 innings, Ernesto has posted a 9.22 ERA with a 3.97 xFIP and 1.98 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 31.3% against a 20.9% walk rate, a 10.4% K-BB% and 16.2% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 93.2 mph (topping at 98.0) with +11.7" of induced vertical break and a -5.97° vertical approach angle.