Bluefield Orioles starter Juan Mercedes pitched a strong game in this early July 1991 contest. In fact, he didn't give up a hit into the eighth inning, according to The Bristol Herald Courier.
Mercedes, however, couldn't go for the full no-hitter, The Herald Courier wrote. He hit his pitch count and had to be pulled in a game where he ultimately got the win.
Mercedes pitched that outing in his second season as a pro. He went on to see time in one more. He topped out at single-A.
Mercedes' career began in 1990, signed by the Orioles as a free agent out of his native Dominican Republic.
Mercedes played his first year between rookie Bluefield and single-A Wausau. He saw 15 games, five starts at Bluefield. He went 3-2, with a 6.08 ERA. He also saw six outings at Wausau, four starts and went 0-2, with a 4.64 ERA.
Mercedes returned to Bluefield for 1991. He saw 16 outings, eight starts. He threw three innings in relief in an August game without giving up a hit. He went 2-6 overall, with a 3.98 ERA.
Mercedes then played 1992 at single-A Kane County. He saw 40 outings, three starts. He went 3-6, with a 6.09 ERA to end his career.
Made the Majors:1,424-32.0
Never Made Majors:3,032-68.0%-X
More 1990 Minor Leaguers:
- Jesus Mendez, Venezuelan Nuggets, 3/4/10
- Miguel Mendez, At Third, 11/22/14
- Brad Mengel, First Team, 11/2/13
- Paul Menhart, Ultimate Goal, 8/1/13
- Troy Mentzer, Fought Himself, 2/12/13
- Orlando Mercado, Grand Slam, 4/23/12
- Rafael Mercado, Felt Comfortable, 3/16/14
- Orlando Merced played through injury, 9/8/10
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