Ernesto Mercedes

Ernesto Mercedes is a 22-year-old RHP in the NYM organization, currently at the Low-A level. Across 8.2 innings, Ernesto has posted a 9.35 ERA with a 4.85 xFIP and 1.96 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 32.6% against a 25.6% walk rate, a 7.0% K-BB% and 16.9% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 93.7 mph (topping at 98.0) with +11.9" of induced vertical break and a -5.88° vertical approach angle.