2025 (South Florida State College) - Was a position player for the Panthers… Appeared in 56 games, totaling 169 AB… Hit .254, with a .360 OBP and .396 SLG… Had 5 2B, 2 3B, and 5 HR, with 29 RBI… Stole 8 bases… On 2/14, went 3-4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs in win against Heartland CC… Went 3-3 with a HR and 2 RBI on 3/22 at St. John’s River State College… Was 3-4 with 3 runs, a 2B, and 2 SB against Florida State College at Jacksonville on 4/11
2024 (South Florida State College) - Was a two-way player for the Panthers… Appeared in 53 games as a position player, totaling 156 AB… Hit .154 with a .244 OBP and .212 SLG… Had 3 2B, 2 HR, and 14 RBI… Stole 6 bases… On 2/21, went 3-5 with a 2B and 2 RBI against Warner… At Palm Beach State in game one on 3/9, went 2-4 with a 2B, HR, and 5 RBI… On the mound, made 6 appearances, including one start… Totaled 4.2 innings, with a 23.14 ERA… Struck out 4 batters
Personal - Son of Christine and Ed Mercado… Has three brothers, Eddie, Steven, and Anthony… Majoring in Criminal Justice
