Whit Merrifield #15
Atlanta Braves
- 2B
- B/T: R/R
- 6' 1"/195
- Whitley David Merrifield
- Status: Free Agent
- Nickname: Whitley
- Born: 1/24/1989 in Florence, SC
- Draft: 2010, Kansas City Royals, Round: 9, Overall Pick: 269
- College: South Carolina
- MLB Debut: 5/18/2016
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-0 | 0.00 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.00 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-0 | 18.00 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.00 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2796 | .274 | 46 | 274 | 143 | .735 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4467 | .280 | 94 | 485 | 218 | .741 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiLB Career Stats | 2796 | 414 | 765 | 46 | 274 | 143 | .274 | .333 | .735 |
| MLB Career Stats | 4467 | 632 | 1249 | 94 | 485 | 218 | .280 | .328 | .741 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiLB Career Stats | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| MLB Career Stats | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Splits
| Duration | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 Games | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | .227 | .261 | .273 |
| Last 15 Games | 51 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 1 | .176 | .250 | .196 |
| Last 30 Games | 106 | 15 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 24 | 3 | .245 | .333 | .330 |
| Last 3 Games | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30 vs NYM | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9/19 @ CIN | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/18 @ CIN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2024 :
2B
(54)
3B
(13)
LF
(25)
More Whit Merrifield
Merrifield Recalled & Junis Optioned Among Moves
Merrifield, Bonifacio, Staumont Headline Roster
Storm Chasers' Merrifield slugs long ball
Omaha's Merrifield steals third
Whit Merrifield collects his fifth hit of the game
Naturals' Merrifield makes diving stop at second
Merrifield delivers walk-off single vs. Cardinals
Latest Transactions
| Team | Date | Transaction |
|---|---|---|
|
October 31, 2024 | 2B Whit Merrifield elected free agency. |
|
|
July 22, 2024 | Atlanta Braves signed free agent 2B Whit Merrifield. |
|
July 12, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies released 2B Whit Merrifield. |
|
|
February 19, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent 2B Whit Merrifield. |
|
November 3, 2023 | 2B Whit Merrifield elected free agency. |
|
July 10, 2023 | 2B Whit Merrifield assigned to American League All-Stars. |
|
|
November 16, 2022 | 2B Whit Merrifield, , , and changed number to 15. |
|
|
August 4, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays activated 2B Whit Merrifield. |
|
|
August 4, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays activated 2B Whit Merrifield. |
|
|
August 2, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays reassigned 2B Whit Merrifield to the minor leagues. |
|
|
August 2, 2022 | Kansas City Royals traded 2B Whit Merrifield to Toronto Blue Jays for RHP Max Castillo and 2B Samad Taylor. |
|
July 18, 2022 | Kansas City Royals activated 2B Whit Merrifield from the restricted list. |
|
|
July 14, 2022 | Kansas City Royals placed 2B Whit Merrifield on the restricted list. |
|
|
July 12, 2021 | 2B Whit Merrifield assigned to American League All-Stars. |
|
October 29, 2018 | 2B Whit Merrifield assigned to MLB All-Stars. |
|
|
April 18, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled 2B Whit Merrifield. |
|
|
April 18, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled 2B Whit Merrifield. |
|
|
April 18, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled RF Whit Merrifield from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
|
|
April 18, 2017 | Kansas City Royals recalled 2B Whit Merrifield, and. |
|
April 1, 2017 | Kansas City Royals optioned 2B Whit Merrifield to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
|
|
September 2, 2016 | Kansas City Royals recalled Whit Merrifield from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
|
|
July 26, 2016 | Kansas City Royals optioned 2B Whit Merrifield to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
|
|
May 18, 2016 | Kansas City Royals selected the contract of Whit Merrifield from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
|
|
January 19, 2016 | Kansas City Royals invited non-roster LF Whit Merrifield to spring training. |
|
|
January 26, 2015 | Kansas City Royals invited non-roster 2B Whit Merrifield to spring training. |
|
October 20, 2014 | Tomateros de Culiacan placed OF Whit Merrifield on the reserve list. |
|
|
October 10, 2014 | OF Whit Merrifield assigned to Tomateros de Culiacan. |
|
June 23, 2014 | IF Whit Merrifield assigned to TEX North Division All-Stars. |
|
|
June 6, 2014 | Whit Merrifield assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers from Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
|
May 31, 2014 | Whit Merrifield roster status changed by Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
|
|
May 23, 2014 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals placed LF Whit Merrifield on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to May 21, 2014. sprained left wrist |
|
|
March 10, 2014 | OF Whit Merrifield assigned to Kansas City Royals. |
|
|
June 9, 2013 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals activated IF Whit Merrifield from the 7-day disabled list. |
|
|
May 10, 2013 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals placed OF Whit Merrifield on the 7-day disabled list. hamstring |
|
|
February 24, 2013 | IF Whit Merrifield assigned to Kansas City Royals. |
|
|
August 7, 2012 | 2B Whit Merrifield assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Wilmington Blue Rocks. |
|
April 2, 2012 | Whit Merrifield assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks. |
|
|
March 29, 2012 | OF Whit Merrifield assigned to Kansas City Royals. |
|
|
September 20, 2011 | OF Whit Merrifield assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers from Wilmington Blue Rocks. |
|
|
April 4, 2011 | Whit Merrifield assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks from Kane County Cougars. |
|
July 16, 2010 | OF Whit Merrifield assigned to Burlington Bees from Kansas City Royals. |
|
|
July 15, 2010 | Kansas City Royals signed OF Whit Merrifield. |
+ Show More Transactions
Awards
CAR Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Wilmington Blue Rocks | CAR |
TEX Player of the Week
| Week | ||
|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2013 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | TEX |
TEX Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | TEX |
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
AL All-Star
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2021 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2023 | Toronto Blue Jays | AL |
MLBPAA Royals Heart and Hustle Award
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
League Rankings
Triples
| 3B | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | in AL |
| 2019 | 10 | in AL |
| 2017 | 6 | in AL |
| 2017 | 0 | in PCL |
Hits
| H | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 149 | in AL |
| 2021 | 184 | in AL |
| 2020 | 70 | in AL |
| 2019 | 206 | in AL |
| 2018 | 192 | in AL |
| 2017 | 169 | in AL |
| 2017 | 14 | in PCL |
Batting Average
| AVG | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .272 | in AL |
| 2021 | .277 | in AL |
| 2020 | .282 | in AL |
| 2019 | .302 | in AL |
| 2018 | .304 | in AL |
| 2017 | .288 | in AL |
| 2017 | .412 | in PCL |
At Bats
| AB | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 664 | in AL |
| 2020 | 248 | in AL |
| 2019 | 681 | in AL |
| 2018 | 632 | in AL |
| 2017 | 587 | in AL |
| 2017 | 34 | in PCL |
Caught Stealing
| CS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | in AL |
| 2022 | 5 | in |
| 2022 | 2 | in AL |
| 2022 | 3 | in AL |
| 2021 | 4 | in AL |
| 2020 | 3 | in AL |
| 2019 | 10 | in AL |
| 2018 | 10 | in AL |
| 2017 | 8 | in AL |
| 2017 | 1 | in PCL |
Stolen Bases
| SB | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | in AL |
| 2022 | 16 | in |
| 2022 | 1 | in AL |
| 2022 | 15 | in AL |
| 2021 | 40 | in AL |
| 2020 | 12 | in AL |
| 2019 | 20 | in AL |
| 2018 | 45 | in AL |
| 2017 | 34 | in AL |
| 2017 | 1 | in PCL |
Total Bases
| TB | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 109 | in AL |
| 2019 | 315 | in AL |
| 2018 | 277 | in AL |
| 2017 | 270 | in AL |
| 2017 | 27 | in PCL |
Games Played
| BP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 162 | in AL |
| 2020 | 60 | in AL |
| 2019 | 162 | in AL |
| 2018 | 158 | in AL |
Runs
| R | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97 | in AL |
| 2020 | 38 | in AL |
| 2019 | 105 | in AL |
| 2018 | 88 | in AL |
Doubles
| 2B | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42 | in AL |
| 2020 | 12 | in AL |
| 2019 | 41 | in AL |
| 2018 | 43 | in AL |
On Base Percentage
| OBP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | .348 | in AL |
| 2018 | .367 | in AL |
Plate Appearances
| PA | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 720 | in AL |
| 2020 | 265 | in AL |
| 2019 | 735 | in AL |
| 2018 | 707 | in AL |
Hit By Pitch
| HBP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | in AL |
+ Show More Rankings