Whit Merrifield #15
- 2B
- B/T: R/R
- 6' 1"/195
Career Regular Season
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 1 | 0-0 | 18.00 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Career Regular Season
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 4467 | .280 | 94 | 485 | 218 | .741 |
Whit Merrifield Bio
- Fullname: Whitley David Merrifield
- Nickname: Whitley
- Born: 1/24/1989 in Florence, SC
- Draft: 2010, Kansas City Royals, Round: 9, Overall Pick: 269
- College: South Carolina
- Debut: 5/18/2016
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Regular Season | 4467 | 632 | 1249 | 94 | 485 | 218 | .280 | .328 | .741 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Regular Season | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Awards
CAR Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | Team | League |
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| 2011 | Wilmington Blue Rocks | CAR |
TEX Player of the Week
| Week | Team | League |
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| 07/01/2013 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | TEX |
TEX Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | Team | League |
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| 2014 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | TEX |
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
| Year | Team | League |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
AL All-Star
| Year | Team | League |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2021 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2023 | Toronto Blue Jays | AL |
MLBPAA Royals Heart and Hustle Award
| Year | Team | League |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
League Rankings
Triples
| Year | 3B | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 22nd in AL |
| 2019 | 10 | 1st in AL |
| 2017 | 6 | 3rd in AL |
Hits
| Year | H | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 149 | 23rd in AL |
| 2021 | 184 | 3rd in AL |
| 2020 | 70 | 3rd in AL |
| 2019 | 206 | 1st in AL |
| 2018 | 192 | 1st in AL |
| 2017 | 169 | 12th in AL |
Batting Average
| Year | AVG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .272 | 15th in AL |
| 2021 | .277 | 22nd in AL |
| 2020 | .282 | 19th in AL |
| 2019 | .302 | 10th in AL |
| 2018 | .304 | 6th in AL |
| 2017 | .288 | 17th in AL |
At Bats
| Year | AB | Rank |
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| 2021 | 664 | 1st in AL |
| 2020 | 248 | 1st in AL |
| 2019 | 681 | 1st in AL |
| 2018 | 632 | 2nd in AL |
| 2017 | 587 | 21st in AL |
Caught Stealing
| Year | CS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 3rd in AL |
| 2022 | 5 | 17th in |
| 2022 | 2 | 17th in AL |
| 2022 | 3 | 17th in AL |
| 2021 | 4 | 24th in AL |
| 2020 | 3 | 6th in AL |
| 2019 | 10 | 1st in AL |
| 2018 | 10 | 5th in AL |
| 2017 | 8 | 3rd in AL |
Stolen Bases
| Year | SB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 11th in AL |
| 2022 | 16 | 20th in |
| 2022 | 1 | 20th in AL |
| 2022 | 15 | 20th in AL |
| 2021 | 40 | 1st in AL |
| 2020 | 12 | 2nd in AL |
| 2019 | 20 | 11th in AL |
| 2018 | 45 | 1st in AL |
| 2017 | 34 | 1st in AL |
Total Bases
| Year | TB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 109 | 12th in AL |
| 2019 | 315 | 9th in AL |
| 2018 | 277 | 13th in AL |
| 2017 | 270 | 23rd in AL |
Games Played
| Year | BP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 162 | 1st in AL |
| 2020 | 60 | 1st in AL |
| 2019 | 162 | 1st in AL |
| 2018 | 158 | 3rd in AL |
Runs
| Year | R | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97 | 11th in AL |
| 2020 | 38 | 8th in AL |
| 2019 | 105 | 12th in AL |
| 2018 | 88 | 19th in AL |
Doubles
| Year | 2B | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42 | 1st in AL |
| 2020 | 12 | 21st in AL |
| 2019 | 41 | 4th in AL |
| 2018 | 43 | 6th in AL |
On Base Percentage
| Year | OBP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | .348 | 25th in AL |
| 2018 | .367 | 8th in AL |
Plate Appearances
| Year | PA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 720 | 2nd in AL |
| 2020 | 265 | 2nd in AL |
| 2019 | 735 | 2nd in AL |
| 2018 | 707 | 2nd in AL |
Hit By Pitch
| Year | HBP | Rank |
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| 2020 | 4 | 16th in AL |
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Latest Transactions
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October 31, 2024 | 2B Whit Merrifield elected free agency. |
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July 22, 2024 | Atlanta Braves signed free agent 2B Whit Merrifield. |
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July 12, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies released 2B Whit Merrifield. |
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February 19, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent 2B Whit Merrifield. |
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November 3, 2023 | 2B Whit Merrifield elected free agency. |
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July 10, 2023 | 2B Whit Merrifield assigned to American League All-Stars. |
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November 16, 2022 | 2B Whit Merrifield, , , and changed number to 15. |
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August 4, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays activated 2B Whit Merrifield. |
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August 4, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays activated 2B Whit Merrifield. |
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August 2, 2022 | Kansas City Royals traded 2B Whit Merrifield to Toronto Blue Jays for RHP Max Castillo and 2B Samad Taylor. |
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August 2, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays reassigned 2B Whit Merrifield to the minor leagues. |
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July 18, 2022 | Kansas City Royals activated 2B Whit Merrifield from the restricted list. |
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July 14, 2022 | Kansas City Royals placed 2B Whit Merrifield on the restricted list. |
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July 12, 2021 | 2B Whit Merrifield assigned to American League All-Stars. |
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October 29, 2018 | 2B Whit Merrifield assigned to MLB All-Stars. |
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April 18, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled 2B Whit Merrifield, and. |
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April 18, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled RF Whit Merrifield from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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April 18, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled 2B Whit Merrifield. |
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April 18, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled 2B Whit Merrifield. |
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April 1, 2017 | Kansas City Royals optioned 2B Whit Merrifield to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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September 2, 2016 | Kansas City Royals recalled Whit Merrifield from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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July 26, 2016 | Kansas City Royals optioned 2B Whit Merrifield to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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May 18, 2016 | Kansas City Royals selected the contract of Whit Merrifield from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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January 19, 2016 | Kansas City Royals invited non-roster LF Whit Merrifield to spring training. |
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January 26, 2015 | Kansas City Royals invited non-roster 2B Whit Merrifield to spring training. |
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October 20, 2014 | Tomateros de Culiacan placed OF Whit Merrifield on the reserve list. |
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October 10, 2014 | OF Whit Merrifield assigned to Tomateros de Culiacan. |
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June 23, 2014 | IF Whit Merrifield assigned to TEX North Division All-Stars. |
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June 6, 2014 | Whit Merrifield assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers from Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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May 31, 2014 | Whit Merrifield roster status changed by Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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May 23, 2014 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals placed LF Whit Merrifield on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to May 21, 2014. sprained left wrist |
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March 10, 2014 | OF Whit Merrifield assigned to Kansas City Royals. |
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June 9, 2013 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals activated IF Whit Merrifield from the 7-day disabled list. |
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May 10, 2013 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals placed OF Whit Merrifield on the 7-day disabled list. hamstring |
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February 24, 2013 | IF Whit Merrifield assigned to Kansas City Royals. |
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August 7, 2012 | 2B Whit Merrifield assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Wilmington Blue Rocks. |
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April 2, 2012 | Whit Merrifield assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks. |
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March 29, 2012 | OF Whit Merrifield assigned to Kansas City Royals. |
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September 20, 2011 | OF Whit Merrifield assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers from Wilmington Blue Rocks. |
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April 4, 2011 | Whit Merrifield assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks from Kane County Cougars. |
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July 16, 2010 | OF Whit Merrifield assigned to Burlington Bees from Kansas City Royals. |
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July 15, 2010 | Kansas City Royals signed OF Whit Merrifield. |
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