Whit Merrifield was selected in the ninth round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals. Merrifield joining the Royals was arguably a no-brainer at the time.
Anything over the third round usually doesn’t generate much interest, and this was no exception.
Merrifield shone brightly throughout his time at South Carolina, and his senior season saw the Gamecocks win the College World Series in a walk-off fashion.
Whit Merrifield was never expected to rise above the minor leagues, yet he has overcome the odds.
Whit Merrifield was called up to the Major Leagues for the first time in 2016, and he quickly established himself as a fan favorite.
That season, he slashed for the Royals, and he had a good rookie season. In 311 at-bats, he hit 283/.323/.392 with two homers and 29 RBI.
Merrifield had a strong start to 2016, but his performance dipped to the point where he was returned to Triple-A Omaha.
Many thought the former Gamecock would never play in the minor leagues again when he rejoined the Royals for September call-ups.
The Kansas City Royals second baseman was the subject of much discussion during spring training.
Despite a strong 2016 season and a lot of diversity to bring to the lineup, Colon was promoted to the majors, while Merrifield was optioned to the minors.
Merrifield didn’t stay long in Omaha, and by the start of the regular season, he was back with the Royals. Whit finally settled in as the Royals’ leadoff hitter, a job he’s held for the past two months.
In 307 at-bats, he hit 293/.337/.489 with ten homers and 41 RBI. He’s shown to be the reliable second baseman the Royals have been looking for, which is a huge comfort given the amount of talent the club could lose this winter.
How Tall Is Whit Merrifield?
Whit Merrifield is 1.8 m tall.
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