Abel Mercedes
Abel Jose (Ruiz) Mercedes
Born: June 29, 2002
El Seibo, El Seibo DO
Primary Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 185
Career: 2023-2026
Abel (Ruiz) Mercedes has compiled a career record of 4 wins and 3 losses and a 4.78 ERA in his 70-game pitching career with the Astros, Fayetteville Woodpeckers and Lansing Lugnuts. He began playing during the 2023 season and has taken the field during the 2026 campaign.
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Pitching:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | W | L | W% | ERA | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R | FLCL | Astros | 0 | 3 | .000 | 6.83 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 49 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 145 |
| 2024 | A | CARL | Fayetteville Woodpeckers | 2 | 3 | .400 | 5.16 | 40 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 45.3 | 21 | 30 | 26 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 74 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 216 |
| 2025 | A | CARL | Fayetteville Woodpeckers | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 4.35 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 41.3 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 1 | 48 | 0 | 66 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 202 |
| 2026 | Advanced A | MIDW | Lansing Lugnuts | 0 | 2 | .000 | 9.64 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.0 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 81 |
| Totals | 4 | 3 | .571 | 4.78 | 70 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 86.7 | 50 | 54 | 46 | 1 | 103 | 0 | 140 | 16 | 8 | 31 | 418 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R | FLCL | Astros | P | 11 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .800 | .364 |
| 2024 | A | CARL | Fayetteville Woodpeckers | P | 40 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .750 | .075 |
| 2025 | A | CARL | Fayetteville Woodpeckers | P | 30 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .800 | .133 |
| 2026 | Advanced A | MIDW | Lansing Lugnuts | P | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .667 | .125 |
| Totals | 70 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | .778 | .100 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R | Florida Complex League | Astros | HOU | June 8, 2023 | August 21, 2023 |
| 2024 | A | Carolina League | Fayetteville Woodpeckers | HOU | April 7, 2024 | August 30, 2024 |
| 2025 | A | Carolina League | Fayetteville Woodpeckers | HOU | May 2, 2025 | September 6, 2025 |
| 2026 | Advanced A | Midwest League | Lansing Lugnuts |
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