Age, Biography and Wiki
Jordy Mercer was born on 27 August, 1986 in Taloga, Oklahoma, U.S., is an American baseball player. Discover Jordy Mercer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 37 years old?
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| Age |
37 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
27 August 1986 |
| Birthday |
27 August |
| Birthplace |
Taloga, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Jordy Mercer Height, Weight & Measurements
At 37 years old, Jordy Mercer height is 191 cm .
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191 cm |
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Who Is Jordy Mercer's Wife?
His wife is Kasey Mercer
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Kasey Mercer |
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Not Available |
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Jordy Mercer Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jordy Mercer worth at the age of 37 years old? Jordy Mercer’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Jordy Mercer's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Jordy Mercer Social Network
Timeline
Jordy Joe Mercer (born August 27, 1986) is an American former professional baseball infielder.
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, and Washington Nationals.
Prior to beginning his professional career, he played college baseball at Oklahoma State University.
He has also competed for the United States national baseball team in international competition.
Mercer bats and throws right-handed.
Mercer attended Taloga High School in Taloga, Oklahoma.
Mercer earned All-State honors in high school and played three seasons starting at shortstop for the Elk City Travelers of Oklahoma amateur baseball organization.
Out of high school, the Los Angeles Dodgers drafted Mercer in the 26th round (796th overall) of the 2005 MLB draft.
Mercer did not sign, as he did not feel ready for professional baseball.
Mercer attended Oklahoma State University–Stillwater, where he played baseball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball team in the Big 12 Conference.
At Oklahoma State, Mercer was a shortstop and pitcher, serving as the team's closer.
He was named to the Big 12 All-Star Team as a utility player in 2006 and 2008.
He set the Oklahoma State record for saves.
In the summer of 2007, following his sophomore year at Oklahoma State, Mercer joined the U.S. national baseball team.
He competed in the 2007 Pan American Games, winning silver, and 2007 World Port Tournament, winning silver.
The Pirates drafted Mercer in the third round, with the 79th overall selection, of the 2008 MLB draft, choosing him as a shortstop.
He began his professional career that season with the State College Spikes of the Class-A Short Season New York–Penn League, before he was promoted to the Hickory Crawdads of the Class-A South Atlantic League.
In 2009, Mercer played for the Lynchburg Hillcats of the Class-A Advanced Carolina League, finishing fifth in the Carolina League and second in the Pirates' farm system with 83 runs batted in (RBI).
He was promoted to the Altoona Curve of the Double-A Eastern League in 2010.
He began the 2010 season with Altoona, before receiving a promotion to the Indianapolis Indians of the Triple-A of the International League.
Mercer competed for the U.S. team in the 2011 Pan American Games, winning silver.
He also competed for the U.S. in the 2011 Baseball World Cup.
The Pirates added him to their 40-man roster after the 2011 season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
On May 29, 2012, the Pirates optioned Yamaico Navarro to Indianapolis and promoted Mercer to MLB.
Mercer recorded his first MLB hit off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto on May 30, 2012.
Mercer got only 9 at-bats with the Pirates before being sent back to Indianapolis on June 24, 2012.
On May 3, 2013, Mercer was called up from Indianapolis and led the Pirates to a 3–1 victory over the Washington Nationals with a two-run home run.
On May 11, 2013 he had his first multiple home run game with two home runs against the New York Mets.
Mercer was sent back to Indianapolis when Neil Walker was activated from the disabled list on May 13.
Mercer was recalled on May 15 when John McDonald was placed on the disabled list.
Mercer was named the new Pirates starting shortstop for the 2014 season, with Clint Barmes becoming his backup.
In his first full season as a starter, Mercer hit .255 with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs in 149 games.
Mercer competed with Korean rookie Jung-ho Kang for playing time in 2015.
On July 19, 2015, Mercer suffered a leg contusion and sprained medial collateral ligament after being slid into at second base by Brewers outfielder Carlos Gómez.
Mercer's season was cut short to 116 games, hitting .244 with 3 home runs.
In 2016, he played in 149 games, establishing career highs in at bats (519), runs (66), RBIs (59) and walks (51).
The following season, Mercer hit a career high 14 home runs in 145 games.
In 2018, Mercer was placed on the disabled list on August 16 due to a calf injury.
He ended the season playing in 117 games, hitting .251 with 6 home runs.
After the 2018 MLB season, and eleven years in the Pirates organization, Mercer became a free agent.
