MLB
Jordy Mercer
Jordy Mercer
Washington Nationals, Shortstop
Age: 38-90d (Aug 27, 1986)
Exp: 8.156 Years
Country: US
College: Oklahoma State
Drafted: Round 3 (#79 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Truth Sports
RETIRED
2021-2021 free-agent-xxb
Jordy Mercer signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
34 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 0.48% | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
34 | 7.156 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
34 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Contract Notes
- Incentives: $400,000
Source:
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2020-2020 free-agent-street
Jordy Mercer signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 free-agent-xxb
Jordy Mercer signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 free-agent-xxb
Jordy Mercer signed a 1 year , $5,250,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $5,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,250,000
Average Salary:
$5,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Jordy Mercer signed a 1 year , $6,750,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $6,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,750,000
Average Salary:
$6,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration
Jordy Mercer signed a 1 year , $4,325,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $4,325,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,325,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,325,000
Average Salary:
$4,325,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Arbitration
Jordy Mercer signed a 1 year , $2,075,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $2,075,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,075,000
Average Salary:
$2,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Jordy Mercer signed a 1 year , $538,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $538,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $538,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $538,000
Average Salary:
$538,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Jordy Mercer signed a 1 year , $515,500 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $515,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $515,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $515,500
Average Salary:
$515,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Jordy Mercer signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb
Jordy Mercer signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $480,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Signing Bonus
Jordy Mercer signed a 1 year , $508,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $508,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $508,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $508,000
Average Salary:
$508,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
8.156 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$21,942,816
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$508,000 |
$508,000 |
|
| 2012 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$480,000 |
$988,000 |
|
| 2013 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$396,284 |
$1,384,284 |
|
| 2014 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$515,500 |
$1,899,784 |
|
| 2015 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$538,000 |
$2,437,784 |
|
| 2016 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,075,000 |
$4,512,784 |
|
| 2017 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,325,000 |
$8,837,784 |
|
| 2018 | 31 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$6,750,000 |
$15,587,784 |
|
| 2019 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$5,250,000 |
$20,837,784 |
|
| 2020 | 33 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
Retained
|
$22,112 $82,920 |
$20,859,896 $20,942,816 |
|
| 2021 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$1,000,000 |
$21,942,816 |
|
| Total |
$21,942,816 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$15,079,784 | $508,000 | - | $15,587,784 |
| 2 |
|
$5,332,920 | - | - | $5,332,920 |
| 1 |
|
$22,112 | - | - | $22,112 |
| 1 |
|
$1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
|
21 |
$508,000 |
$508,000 |
$508,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
25 |
$480,000
|
$480,000 |
$988,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
26 |
$396,284
|
$396,284 |
$1,384,284 |
||
| 2014 |
|
27 |
$515,500
|
$515,500 |
$1,899,784 |
||
| 2015 |
|
28 |
$538,000
|
$538,000 |
$2,437,784 |
||
| 2016 |
|
29 |
$2,075,000
|
$2,075,000 |
$4,512,784 |
||
| 2017 |
|
30 |
$4,325,000
|
$4,325,000 |
$8,837,784 |
||
| 2018 |
|
31 |
$6,750,000
|
$6,750,000 |
$15,587,784 |
||
| 2019 |
|
32 |
$5,250,000
|
$5,250,000 |
$20,837,784 |
||
| 2020 |
|
33 |
$22,112 $82,920
|
$22,112 $82,920 |
$20,859,896 $20,942,816 |
||
| 2021 |
|
34 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$21,942,816 |
||
| Total |
$21,434,816 |
$508,000 |
$21,942,816 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$15,079,784 | $508,000 | - | $15,587,784 |
| 2 |
|
$5,332,920 | - | - | $5,332,920 |
| 1 |
|
$22,112 | - | - | $22,112 |
| 1 |
|
$1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
WSH |
Jul 21, 2021 - Sep 13, 2021 | Calf |
| 2021 |
WSH |
Jul 01, 2021 - Jul 16, 2021 | Quad |
| 2021 |
WSH |
Apr 06, 2021 - Apr 09, 2021 | COVID-19 |
| 2019 |
DET |
May 09, 2019 - Jul 02, 2019 | Quad |
| 2019 |
DET |
Apr 13, 2019 - Apr 30, 2019 | Quad |
| 2018 |
PIT |
Aug 16, 2018 - Aug 29, 2018 | Calf |
| 2015 |
PIT |
Jul 20, 2015 - Aug 23, 2015 | Knee |
-
Apr 05, 2022
Retired from Professional Baseball
-
Feb 05, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
-
Aug 18, 2020
Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYY)
-
Aug 06, 2020
Released by Detroit (DET)
-
Jan 30, 2020
Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Dec 12, 2018
Signed a 1 year $5.25 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Jan 12, 2018
Signed a 1 year $6.75 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 13, 2017
Signed a 1 year $4.325 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 15, 2016
Signed a 1 year $2.075 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year $538,000 contract with Pittsbugh (PIT)
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $515,500 contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jun 15, 2008
Signed a contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jun 05, 2008
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 3 (#79 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WSH | 46 | 29 | 127 | 118 | 13 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 43 | 9 | 34 | 0 | .254 | .307 | .364 | .671 | 0.19 |
| 2020 | NYY | 9 | 6 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .200 | .273 | .200 | .473 | -0.08 |
| 2019 | DET | 74 | 72 | 270 | 255 | 24 | 69 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 112 | 13 | 56 | 0 | .271 | .311 | .439 | .750 | 0.46 |
| 2018 | PIT | 118 | 117 | 435 | 394 | 43 | 99 | 29 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 150 | 32 | 87 | 2 | .251 | .315 | .381 | .696 | 0.47 |
| 2017 | PIT | 145 | 143 | 558 | 502 | 52 | 128 | 24 | 5 | 14 | 58 | 204 | 51 | 88 | 0 | .255 | .326 | .406 | .732 | 0.24 |
| 2016 | PIT | 149 | 142 | 577 | 519 | 66 | 133 | 22 | 3 | 11 | 59 | 194 | 51 | 83 | 1 | .256 | .328 | .374 | .702 | 1.24 |
| 2015 | PIT | 116 | 108 | 426 | 394 | 34 | 96 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 126 | 27 | 73 | 3 | .244 | .293 | .320 | .613 | 0.42 |
| 2014 | PIT | 149 | 137 | 550 | 506 | 56 | 129 | 27 | 2 | 12 | 55 | 196 | 35 | 89 | 4 | .255 | .305 | .387 | .692 | 2.25 |
| 2013 | PIT | 103 | 84 | 360 | 333 | 33 | 95 | 22 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 145 | 22 | 62 | 3 | .285 | .336 | .435 | .771 | 1.31 |
| 2012 | PIT | 42 | 13 | 68 | 62 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 4 | 14 | 0 | .210 | .265 | .371 | .636 | 0.34 |
