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Whit Merrifield
2017 Stats Snapshot
| O-Rank | H-Rank | AVG | R | HR | RBI | SB | wOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 824 | 235 | .288 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 7 | .333 |
Draft Prep / Rankings Snapshot
| Staff Rank | Trend | Avg ADP | Auction | Round (12-team) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 467 | --- | 154 | $1 | 39.92 | -313.0 |
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6/14:When the Kansas City Royals promoted second baseman Whit Merrifield to the leadoff role, he didn't have to do much to outperform his predecessor. Shortstop Alcides Escobar had been dreadful in the role, but manager Ned Yost's reluctance to move Merrifield meant he likely had a short leash. While Merrifield started rough, garnering just three hits and no walks in his first 23 plate appearances after the promotion, he's had two multi-hit games in his last three. Escobar has been heating up in the bottom of the lineup, but Merrifield should be able to hang onto the position as long as he concentrates on getting on base.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
More Information and Articles
6/20:Week 12 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)
6/16:Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 19
6/14:Whit Merrifield Settling Into Leadoff Role
6/13:Week 11 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)
6/13:Waiver Wire Points Leagues - Week 11
6/11:MLB DFS Top Player Avoids & Tournament Stacks (Premium Content)
6/10:DraftKings Lineup Picks & Sleepers (6/10/17): MLB DFS Advice
6/10:FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (6/10/17): MLB DFS Advice
6/8:Champ or Chump: Whit Merrifield & Marco Estrada
6/7:Whit Merrifield Gets Back On The Horse With Two Doubles
6/6:Waiver Wire Points Leagues - Week 10
6/6:Week 10 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)
6/5:Week 10 Waiver Wire: Deeper Points Leagues
6/5:Week 10 Waiver Wire: Outfield
6/5:Waiver Wire Week 10: The Hit and Run with Joe Pisapia
6/5:Whit Merrifield (2B/OF, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
6/4:Whit Merrifield Continues to Rake
6/3:Whit Merrifield Hits Safely in 17th Straight Game
6/3:Hitter Streamers (Week 10): Head-to-Head Leagues
5/30:Whit Merrifield Almost Hits for the Cycle
5/29:Whit Merrifield Steals Fifth Base of 2017
6/16:Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 19
6/14:Whit Merrifield Settling Into Leadoff Role
6/13:Week 11 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)
6/13:Waiver Wire Points Leagues - Week 11
6/11:MLB DFS Top Player Avoids & Tournament Stacks (Premium Content)
6/10:DraftKings Lineup Picks & Sleepers (6/10/17): MLB DFS Advice
6/10:FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (6/10/17): MLB DFS Advice
6/8:Champ or Chump: Whit Merrifield & Marco Estrada
6/7:Whit Merrifield Gets Back On The Horse With Two Doubles
6/6:Waiver Wire Points Leagues - Week 10
6/6:Week 10 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)
6/5:Week 10 Waiver Wire: Deeper Points Leagues
6/5:Week 10 Waiver Wire: Outfield
6/5:Waiver Wire Week 10: The Hit and Run with Joe Pisapia
6/5:Whit Merrifield (2B/OF, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
6/4:Whit Merrifield Continues to Rake
6/3:Whit Merrifield Hits Safely in 17th Straight Game
6/3:Hitter Streamers (Week 10): Head-to-Head Leagues
5/30:Whit Merrifield Almost Hits for the Cycle
5/29:Whit Merrifield Steals Fifth Base of 2017
Next Matchup
| Date | Team | Opponent | L/R | Home/Away | Weather | Park Score | FD$ | DK$ | Premium Matchup Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/23 | vs. TOR | TBD | TBD | Home | Partly Cloudy | 108 | $3,200 | $3,700 | Upgrade |
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Upcoming Matchup Details
| Date | Team | Opponent | L/R | Home/Away | Park Score | Premium Matchup Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24 | vs. TOR | TBD | TBD | Home | 108 | Upgrade |
| 6/25 | vs. TOR | TBD | TBD | Home | 108 | Upgrade |
| 6/27 | @ DET | TBD | TBD | Away | 103 | Upgrade |
| 6/28 | @ DET | TBD | TBD | Away | 103 | Upgrade |
| 6/29 | @ DET | TBD | TBD | Away | 103 | Upgrade |
| 6/30 | vs. MIN | TBD | TBD | Home | 108 | Upgrade |
Recent Game Logs
Performance Trends: Last 7, 14, 30, YTD Stats
| Per | G | AB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | ISO | R | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | BABIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L7 | 5 | 20 | .250 | .286 | .300 | .586 | .050 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .294 |
| L14 | 11 | 46 | .261 | .286 | .348 | .634 | .087 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .293 |
| L30 | 25 | 97 | .330 | .365 | .505 | .871 | .175 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 9 | .345 |
| YTD | 53 | 198 | .288 | .332 | .449 | .781 | .162 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 7 | 12 | 27 | .305 |
Historical Split Stats
| Split | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | ISO | wOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. L | 77 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 21 | .351 | .398 | .494 | .891 | .143 | .379 |
| vs. R | 234 | 61 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 22 | .261 | .298 | .359 | .657 | .098 | .286 |
| HOME | 172 | 50 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 18 | .291 | .346 | .413 | .759 | .122 | .328 |
| AWAY | 139 | 38 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 27 | .273 | .294 | .367 | .661 | .094 | .286 |
| vs. L | 44 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 12 | .318 | .400 | .500 | .900 | .182 | .385 |
| vs. R | 154 | 43 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | .279 | .311 | .435 | .746 | .156 | .317 |
| HOME | 106 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 12 | .274 | .322 | .462 | .784 | .189 | .332 |
| AWAY | 92 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 13 | .304 | .343 | .435 | .778 | .130 | .333 |
Overheard in the RotoBaller Community
Whit Merrifield Chatroom
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Beat Writer Chatter
- @rustindodd: Alcides Escobar's leadoff double turns into a run on Whit Merrifield's sac-fly. 2-0, Royals
- @rustindodd: Royals Today: Merrifield 7, Bonifacio 9, Cain 8, Hosmer DH, Perez 2, Moustakas 5, Cuthbert 3, Escobar 6, Torres 4 (RHP Kennedy)
- @rustindodd: Chris Sale had retired 19 straight before that walk to Whit Merrifield.
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@goldbergkc: #Royals vs LHP Sale:
Merrifield 2B
Bonifacio RF
Cain CF
Hosmer 1B
Perez C
Moustakas 3B
Cuthbert DH
Escobar SS
Gordon LF
Sale P - @rustindodd: Royals Tonight: Merrifield 4, Bonifacio 9, Cain 8, Hosmer 3, Perez 2, Moustakas 5, Cuthbert DH, Escobar 6, Gordon 7 (LHP Strahm)
- @FlannyMLB: Whit Merrifield with a terrific at-bat, singles to left and Royals lead, 3-2.
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@goldbergkc: #Royals vs RHP Velazquez:
Merrifield 2B
Bonifacio RF
Cain CF
Hosmer 1B
Moustakas DH
Cuthbert 3B
Escobar SS
Gordon LF
Butera C
Hammel P - @rustindodd: Royals Tonight: Merrifield 4, Bonifacio 9, Cain 8, Hosmer 3, Moustakas DH, Cuthbert 5, Escobar 6, Gordon 7, Butera 2 (RHP Hammel)
- @rustindodd: Ned Yost said it was just a day off for Whit Merrifield.
- @rustindodd: Royals Tonight: Merrifield 4, Bonifacio 9, Cain 8, Hosmer 3, Moustakas 5, Cuthbert DH, Escobar 6, Gordon 7, Butera 2 (RHP Junis)
- @FlannyMLB: Really nice hit and run by Whit Merrifield sends Alex Gordon to third. Royals have something going here in the fifth.
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@goldbergkc: #Royals vs RHP Chavez:
Merrifield 2B
Bonifacio RF
Cain CF
Hosmer 1B
Perez C
Moose 3B
Escobar SS
Moss DH
Gordon LF
Kennedy P - @rustindodd: Whit Merrifield ropes a rule-book double to left field. 2-1, Royals
- @FlannyMLB: And now the Angels give a run back with an outfield error of their own on Gordon's double. That's followed by a double by Merrifield. 2-1.
- @rustindodd: Royals Tonight: Merrifield 4, Bonifacio 9, Cain 8, Hosmer 3, Perez 2, Moustakas 5, Escobar 6, Moss DH, Gordon 7 (LHP Strahm)
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@goldbergkc: #Royals vs RHP Nolasco:
Merrifield 2B
Bonifacio RF
Cain CF
Hosmer 1B
Perez C
Moustakas 3B
Escobar SS
Moss DH
Gordon LF
Strahm P - @rustindodd: Whit Merrifield scores on a double from Jorge Bonifacio. His base running can be a real weapon. 5-1, Royals
- @rustindodd: Royals Today: Merrifield 4, Bonifacio 9, Cain 8, Hosmer 3, Moustakas 5, Escobar 6, Gordon 7, Butera 2, Hammel 1
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@goldbergkc: #Royals vs RHP Cueto:
Merrifield 2B
Bonifacio RF
Cain CF
Hosmer 1B
Moustakas 3B
Escobar SS
Gordon LF
Butera C
Hammel P - @rustindodd: RT @jeffpatt_KC: Whit Merrifield and the #Royals were clutch with the bases loaded Tuesday against the #Giants. @rustindodd: https://t.co/2…
- @FlannyMLB: Whit Merrifield drops a three-run triple to right and the Royals have broken it open, 7-1.
- @rustindodd: Whit Merrifield dropped a triple just out of the reach of Hunter Pence. Three runs score. 7-1, Royals
Depth Charts - Batters
Depth Charts - Pitchers
Royals Prospects Depth Chart
- Hunter Dozier (3B)
- Ryan O’Hearn (1B)
- Kyle Zimmer (SP)
- Chase Vallot (C)
- Peter O’Brien (OF)
- Miguel Almonte (SP)
- Cheslor Cuthbert (1B/3B)
- Jorge Bonifacio (OF)
- Scott Blewett (SP)
- Foster Griffin (SP)
Basic and Advanced Historical Stats
| Year | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | SB | BB | SO | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | OPS | ISO | BABIP | wOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 81 | 311 | 88 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 44 | 29 | 8 | 19 | 72 | 6 | 22 | .283 | .323 | .716 | .109 | .361 | .309 |
| 2017 | 53 | 198 | 57 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 7 | 12 | 27 | 6 | 13 | .288 | .332 | .781 | .162 | .305 | .333 |
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