W. Merrifield
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Whit Merrifield

LF, #15
AVG
.199
R
21
HR
3
RBI
11
Player Bio
HT/WT
6' 1", 195 lbs
Age
35
Born
01-24-1989
Batting/Throwing
R/R
Whit Merrifield hasn't yet played for the Braves but he's had an eventful first two days

It's been a whirlwind for Merrifield, who sustained a "gnarly" finger injury Monday then sat in on a players-only meeting a day later.

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Whit Merrifield hasn't yet played for the Braves but he's had an eventful first two days
Nacho Alvarez makes highly anticipated debut, but listless Braves lose to Reds

The best position-player prospect in the Braves organization will take over at second base, with Whit Merrifield signed as insurance.

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Nacho Alvarez makes highly anticipated debut, but listless Braves lose to Reds
Phillies release Whit Merrifield: Offseason bench pickup ends as $8 million mistake

By cutting ties now, the Phillies have a runway to evaluate the rest of the bench ahead of the trade deadline. They recalled Weston Wilson.

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Phillies release Whit Merrifield: Offseason bench pickup ends as $8 million mistake
Phillies takeaways on current and future roster decisions and Aaron Nola's form

The Phillies have roster decisions to make now that could shape future ones as they near the trade deadline.

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Phillies takeaways on current and future roster decisions and Aaron Nola's form
Adjusting to life with Phillies, Whit Merrifield changes his swing — and song — and finds a hit

Merrifield felt like he saw the ball better Friday night. He could relax. And he liked the new soundtrack — The Killers and some cheers.

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Adjusting to life with Phillies, Whit Merrifield changes his swing — and song — and finds a hit
Phillies' lineup choices hint they still don't view Brandon Marsh as an everyday player

The Phillies are facing three lefty starters in a row, which forced them to tip their hand about how they view Marsh.

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Phillies' lineup choices hint they still don't view Brandon Marsh as an everyday player
Whit Merrifield and the Phillies: How the veteran and contending club found a fit

In many ways, Merrifield embodied how far the Phillies have come in recent years.

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Whit Merrifield and the Phillies: How the veteran and contending club found a fit
Phillies land Whit Merrifield to boost depth: Thoughts on his role, contract, the roster

Whit Merrifield has never been a part-time player but the Phillies are optimistic he could thrive in that role.

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Phillies land Whit Merrifield to boost depth: Thoughts on his role, contract, the roster
Whit Merrifield, Phillies agree to 1-year, $8 million deal: What his role in Philadelphia looks like

The deal includes a club option for 2025.

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Whit Merrifield, Phillies agree to 1-year, $8 million deal: What his role in Philadelphia looks like
What's left for the Twins to spend on? 12 possible free-agent fits for late shopping

After creating spending room with the Jorge Polanco trade, the Twins are searching for lineup help, especially from the right side.

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What's left for the Twins to spend on? 12 possible free-agent fits for late shopping
Blue Jays free agents: The case for and against re-signing them

The Blue Jays have six free agents, all of whom played significant roles for the team in 2023. Should they bring any of them back?

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Blue Jays free agents: The case for and against re-signing them
Blue Jays end first half on positive note, look forward to 'our best baseball' after break

The Blue Jays have their best record going into the All-Star break since 2016, but they feel like they can be even better down the stretch.

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Blue Jays end first half on positive note, look forward to 'our best baseball' after break
AL East rivalry heats up as Yankees take series over Blue Jays

It's been a spicy few days in Toronto.

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AL East rivalry heats up as Yankees take series over Blue Jays
The stolen base is back — but how back is it? 9 MLB execs (plus Trea Turner) weigh in

Under the new rules, base stealing is up significantly this season. But what's ahead? Our panel of insiders had a wide range of opinions.

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The stolen base is back — but how back is it? 9 MLB execs (plus Trea Turner) weigh in
Can MLB stop 'sticky stuff' use? Players weigh in on new enforcement measures

Will MLB's latest effort to wipe out the use of sticky substances work? Let’s just say players we surveyed will believe it when it happens.

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Can MLB stop 'sticky stuff' use? Players weigh in on new enforcement measures
The Giants’ top-10 trade candidates after the lockout is over, part I

Could Madison Bumgarner, Bryan Reynolds or Luis Castillo be once and future Giants?

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The Giants’ top-10 trade candidates after the lockout is over, part I
Royals lineup analysis: What is the best batting order for the 2021?

Whit Merrifield is a lock for the leadoff spot, with Andrew Benintendi slated for No. 2. After that Mike Matheny can get creative.

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Royals lineup analysis: What is the best batting order for the 2021?
The 18 numbers that define the 18 Royals hitters’ seasons

We utilized analytics to tell the Royals' story throughout the season. Once again, we turned to the numbers to assess their hitters.

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The 18 numbers that define the 18 Royals hitters’ seasons
Ten years later, Whit Merrifield remembers his College World Series walk-off

The Royals' All-Star vividly remembers everything about that at-bat, and 10 years to the day after it happened, he walks us through it.

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Ten years later, Whit Merrifield remembers his College World Series walk-off
The Bowden Big Board: Ranking MLB’s top 10 center fielders

Moving through the outfield, I examine the top 10 center fielders for the upcoming season, whenever that may be.

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The Bowden Big Board: Ranking MLB’s top 10 center fielders

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