Hayden Merda
Hayden Merda
Born: March 21, 2000
Ladera Ranch, CA US
Primary Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 202
Career: 2023-2026
Hayden Merda has compiled a career record of 7 wins and 8 losses and a 5.41 ERA in his 65-game pitching career with the Tampa Tarpons, Somerset Patriots, Hudson Valley Renegades and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. 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 | A | FLOR | Tampa Tarpons | 3 | 6 | .333 | 6.21 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95.7 | 100 | 74 | 66 | 10 | 57 | 0 | 96 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 440 |
| 2025 | AA | EL | Somerset Patriots | 3 | 1 | .750 | 4.38 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24.7 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 109 |
| 2025 | Advanced A | SALL3 | Hudson Valley Renegades | 1 | 1 | .500 | 3.68 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29.3 | 22 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 124 |
| 2026 | AAA | IL | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | 0 | 0 | 7.71 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | |
| 2026 | AA | EL | Somerset Patriots | 2 | 3 | .400 | 3.53 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43.3 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 67 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 178 |
| Totals | 7 | 8 | .467 | 5.41 | 65 | 21 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 149.7 | 138 | 101 | 90 | 16 | 89 | 0 | 160 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 673 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A | FLOR | Tampa Tarpons | P | 21 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | .842 | .762 |
| 2025 | AA | EL | Somerset Patriots | P | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .091 |
| 2025 | Advanced A | SALL3 | Hudson Valley Renegades | P | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .182 |
| 2026 | AAA | IL | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .200 |
| 2026 | AA | EL | Somerset Patriots | P | 32 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .800 | .125 |
| Totals | 65 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 0 | .880 | .338 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A | Florida State League | Tampa Tarpons | NYA | April 11, 2023 | September 1, 2023 |
| 2025 | Advanced A | South Atlantic League | Hudson Valley Renegades | NYA | April 5, 2025 | June 21, 2025 |
| 2025 | AA | Eastern League | Somerset Patriots | NYA | June 24, 2025 | September 14, 2025 |
| 2026 | AA | Eastern League | Somerset Patriots | |||
| 2026 | AAA | International League | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders |
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