 |  | 03/06/1977 |  | | | | | | | | | | |  | C Andy Merchant #50 |  | |  | | Age: 26 | Bats: L | Throws: R | Morale: Very Good |  |
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| G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | SB | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | | | | Overall | Potential | | Contact |  |  | | Gap |  |  | | Power |  |  | | Eye |  |  | | Avoid K's |  |  |
| | Batting Ratings (OSA) | | | Overall | Vs Left | Vs Right | Potential | | Contact | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | | | Gap | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | | | Power | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | | Eye | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | | | Avoid K's | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
| | | Fielding Ratings | | Catcher | Infield | Outfield | | Range: | - | 1 | 1 | | Errors: | - | 1 | 1 | | Arm: | 6 | 2 | 1 | | Turn DP: | - | 1 | - | | Ability: | 6 | - | - |
| | Position Ratings | | Pitcher: | - | Shortstop: | - | | Catcher: | 6 | Left Field: | - | | 1st Base: | - | Center Field: | - | | 2nd Base: | - | Right Field: | - | | 3rd Base: | - | | | | | | | |
| | Run/Bunt Ratings | | Running Speed: | 2 | | Stealing Ability: | 9 | | Baserunning Inst.: | 3 | | Sacrifice Bunt: | 2 | | Bunt for Hit: | 2 | | | |
| | | Game Log, Last 10 Games | | Date | Vs. | Result | AB | R | H | BI | HR | BB | K | SB | | | Personality Ratings | | Leader Ability: | Low | | Loyalty: | Very High | | Desire f. Win: | High | | Greed: | High | | Intelligence: | Normal | | Work Ethic: | Low | |
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| | Andy Merchant | | Birthday: | 08/30/1950 | | Born in: | Mobile (Alabama) | | Nationality: | American | | Height: | 5' 10" | | Weight: | 189 lbs | | Local Popularity: | Unknown | | National Pop.: | Unknown |
| Status | | Contract: | Major League Contract | | Salary: | $38,200 | | Signed Through: | 1977 Season | | Major Service: | 2 Years, 99 Days | | Service This Yr: | None | | 40-Man Service: | 2 Years, 99 Days | | Pro Service: | 3 Years | | Arbitration Eligibility: | Not yet, but possibly eligible after this season | | Option Years: | 3 option years left | | Contract Extension: | - | | Drafted: | 1974, 7th Pick in Round 3 | |
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| Career Batting Stats | | Year/Team/League | Age | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | R | BB | HP | SF | K | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | OPS+ | VORP | WAR | | 1974 San Diego - MLB | 23 | 30 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .122 | .200 | .122 | .322 | -3 | -3.9 | -0.3 | | 1975 San Diego - MLB | 24 | 91 | 108 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | .296 | .376 | .380 | .756 | 119 | 6.9 | 0.6 | | 1976 San Diego - MLB | 25 | 45 | 90 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | .222 | .265 | .300 | .565 | 67 | -1.2 | -0.3 | | Total MLB | | 166 | 239 | 57 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 0 | .238 | .306 | .305 | .611 | 80 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| | Career Minor League Batting Stats | | Year/Team/League | Age | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | R | BB | HP | SF | K | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | OPS+ | VORP | WAR | | 1974 Durham - AAA | 23 | 64 | 255 | 75 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 1 | .294 | .356 | .404 | .760 | 111 | 12.3 | 0.0 | | Total MLBAAA | | 64 | 255 | 75 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 1 | .294 | .356 | .404 | .760 | 111 | 12.3 | |
| | Player History | | 03/06/1974 | Drafted in the 1974 first-year player draft (Round 3, Pick 7, 55th overall pick) by the San Diego Padres. | | 03/11/1974 | Signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization with a signing bonus of $62,200. | | 11/12/1974 | Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $30,400 through automatic renewal. | | 01/01/1975 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 3 (3); Eye: 5 (5). | | 11/09/1975 | Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $33,400 through automatic renewal. | | 01/01/1976 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 3 (3); Eye: 5 (5). | | 11/13/1976 | Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $38,200 through automatic renewal. | | 01/01/1977 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 2 (2); Eye: 4 (4). | |
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