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Orlando Diaz Mercado
2013 GRAD
 |  LHP
 |  Toa Baja, PR
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Best PG Grade
7.5
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NATIONAL RANKING PR STATE RANKING
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OVERALL LHP OVERALL LHP
6-1
  165
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
/L
BATS/THROWS
30 and 2 mos
AGE
17 and 5 mos
Age at 2013 Draft
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PG EVENT RESULTS
79 mph
FB VELO
11/16/2012
LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2012 Caribbean Showcase  
Orlando Diaz Mercado is a 2013 LHP with a 6-1 165 lb. frame from Toa Baja, PR who attends Dr Pedro Albizu Campo HS. Slender square shouldered build. Rotational delivery with big leg raise, some drop and drive, accelerates to the plate, extended 3/4's arm slot, could benefit from maintaining height and leverage. Upper 70's fastball, topped out at 79 mph, primary fastball pitcher, mostly straight but throws fastball to spots and works quickly. Mixes in occasional short slider with some bite and depth, rare change up. Competes and throws strikes.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
Best PG Grade: 7.5
PERCENTILE RANKINGS
CLASS OF2013 in the recorded year
CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
FB 79 mph 80 mph
33.37%
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