Whit Merrifield
Positions:
Second Baseman, Leftfielder and Rightfielder
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-1, 195lb (185cm, 88kg)
Team:
Philadelphia Phillies (majors)
Born:
January 24, 1989
in Florence, SC
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Draft: Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 9th round of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC).
High School: Davie County HS (Mocksville, NC)
School: University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC)
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2016 season
2024 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2024, 1 yr/$8M (24) & 25 team option
Service Time (01/2024): 7.101
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Free Agent: 2025
Agents: Warner Sports Management
Full Name: Whitley David Merrifield
Nicknames:
Whit Bird or Two-hit Whit
Pronunciation: \MERR-uh-field\
Twitter:
@WhitMerrifield
Instagram: @whitmerrifield
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