A career backup, this Puerto Rican saw the most action with the 1983 Mariners, batting .197 in 178 at-bats. After three years in Seattle, Mercado served as a backup behind the plate for seven more teams in his five remaining years.
Mercado's first major-league hit in 1982 was a grand slam off of Steve Comer, but the light-hitting catcher hit just six more round-trippers over the rest of his career. (JFC/AF)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»June 16, 1986: Rangers knuckleballer Charlie Hough pitches a one-hitter against the Angels but loses 2–1. With two outs to go for a no-hitter, George Wright drops Jack Howell's fly ball for an error. A single ties the score, and two passed balls by Orlando Mercado bring the 2nd runner around.
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