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2013 Fantasy Baseball Outlook
There was no outlook written for Kent Mercker in 2013. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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Kent Mercker Contract Information:
Retired from baseball in December of 2008.
December 8, 2008 – Kent Mercker News
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Mercker (back) will announce his retirement at a press conference on Monday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | G | GS | SH | IP | H | ER | HR | K | BB | W | L | SV | BS | HLD | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 37 | MAJ | CIN | 78 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 64 | 25 | 8 | 45 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 4 | – | – | 3.65 | 1.35 |
| 2006 | 38 | MAJ | CIN | 37 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 28 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 4.13 | 1.38 |
| 2008 | 40 | A | Day | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2008 | 40 | AAA | LOU | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 5.40 | 1.80 |
| 2008 | 40 | MAJ | CIN | 15 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 3.29 | 1.54 |
| Career (View All) | MAJ | 693 | 150 | 1 | 1,325.3 | 1307 | 612 | 154 | 917 | 607 | 74 | 69 | 25 | – | – | 4.16 | 1.44 |
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▼ Advanced Stats ▼ Pitcher vs. Batter Stats
No Yes No| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | G | GS | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | K/BB | HR/9 | GB/FB Ratio | Strand % | Fastball | ERA | FIP | BABIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 37 | MAJ | CIN | 78 | 0 | 61.7 | 6.57 | 2.77 | 2.37 | 1.17 | – | 77.3% | – | 3.65 | 4.38 | .303 |
| 2006 | 38 | MAJ | CIN | 37 | 0 | 28.3 | 5.40 | 3.49 | 1.55 | 1.91 | 0.97 | 78.8% | – | 4.13 | 5.96 | .259 |
| 2008 | 40 | A | Day | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 9.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | – | 0% | – | 0.00 | 1.20 | .000 |
| 2008 | 40 | AAA | LOU | 2 | 1 | 1.7 | 0.00 | 5.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | – | 66.7% | – | 5.40 | 5.00 | .299 |
| 2008 | 40 | MAJ | CIN | 15 | 0 | 13.7 | 3.95 | 5.27 | 0.75 | 0.66 | 1.33 | 80% | 88.4 MPH | 3.29 | 5.09 | .269 |
| Career | MAJ | 693 | 150 | 1,325.3 | 6.23 | 4.12 | 1.51 | 1.05 | – | 74% | – | 4.16 | 4.75 | .290 |
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▲ Basic Stats ▲ Split Stats ▼ Pitcher vs. Batter Stats
No YesCareer Pitcher vs. Batter Stats (View All Matchup Data)
Worst Matchups for Kent Mercker (by OPS against, min 3 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Johnson | TB | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .750 | 1.000 | 1.750 |
| Adam Dunn | CHI-A | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .429 | 1.286 | 1.714 |
| Rickie Weeks | MIL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | 1.333 | 1.583 |
| Carlos Beltran | STL | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .444 | 1.000 | 1.444 |
| Jason Bay | SEA | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | 1.000 | 1.429 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .667 | .667 | 1.417 |
| Matt Diaz | MIA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .667 | 1.333 |
| Endy Chavez | SEA | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .429 | .857 | 1.286 |
| Sean Burroughs | LA | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .500 | .750 | 1.250 |
| Prince Fielder | DET | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .200 | .800 | 1.229 |
Best Matchups for Kent Mercker (by OPS against, min 3 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle Overbay | NY-A | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | .167 | .397 |
| Jimmy Rollins | PHI | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | .250 | .375 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .100 | .200 | .300 |
| Chad Tracy | WAS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .250 |
| Corey Patterson | SEA | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Aramis Ramirez | MIL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Chris Snyder | BAL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Ty Wigginton | STL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| David Wright | NY-N | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Note: Stats are from 2002 through the 2012 season. Jump To: ▲ Basic Stats ▲ Split Stats ▲ Advanced Stats
Kent Mercker: Past News Updates ( ▲ View most recent update )
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2013
There was no outlook written for Kent Mercker.
2007
Mercker is going to attempt to return from reconstructive elbow surgery, but the odds are against him pitching in any sort of meaningful role until late in the season.
2006
Mercker is a fungible left-handed set-up man at this point in his career. In comparison to the funny money handed out to relievers of all stripes this offseason, the two-year, $2.6 million deal Mercker signed before the 2005 season looks like a bargain. Of course, that still doesn't matter to your fantasy squad, unless you use holds as a category.
2005
Mercker will return as a left-handed middle reliever for the Reds. He's still reasonably effective, but could stand to cut down on walks to right-handed batters.
2004
Mercker altered his delivery two years ago and has been an effective reliever ever since. While he likely won't land a prominent role in the Cubs bullpen, he could be effective as a lefty specialist.
2003
Mercker's new sidearm delivery made him an effective lefty specialist until a horrific hand injury in June altered his season.
