Mercedes Joins 'Fish
Published on August 27, 2010 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
(Bridgeport, Conn. - August 27, 2010) - The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced the signing of infielder Victor Mercedes. He joins the Bluefish for his second season in the Atlantic League and eighth of professional baseball.
"Victor will add depth to our infield," says Bluefish manager Willie Upshaw. "We look forward to his contributions the rest of the year after a successful stint in the Mexican League."
He began the 2010 season with Oaxaca of the Mexican League. In 101 contests, he recorded a .336 batting average with 29 doubles, eight home runs, 83 runs scored, and 81 RBI over the course of 426 at-bats.
During his stint in the Atlantic League, Victor earned a .289 average with the Newark Bears and was signed later in 2009 by the Dodgers. The infielder earned 36 RBI and 21 extra-base hits (16 doubles) in 201 official plate appearances.
The infielder has reached as high as Double-A with four different teams (Nationals, Pirates, White Sox, and Dodgers). Victor was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1999 and has a .267 average in his Minor-League career with 106 stolen bases in 782 contests.
To make room on the roster, the Bluefish have placed outfielder Colin Roberson on the disabled list.
The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2010 group outings, individual and playoff tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
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