Orlando Mercado
Baseball player and coach
Born
November 7th, 1961
63 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball as a catcher and infielder from 1984 to 1992. Teams included the New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago White Sox. Transitioned into coaching after retirement and contributed to the development of young players in various leagues. His playing career was marked by notable achievements in both hitting and defensive skills.
Played for the New York Yankees
Contributed to the development of young players in coaching roles
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