White Sox rookie catcher Mercedes says heโs leaving baseballYermรญn Mercedes, the surprising rookie who helped carry the Chicago White Sox with his booming bat early in the season and got sent to the minors following a prolonged slump, says he is stepping away from baseball.
Mercedes hit in 9th, Chisox top Tigers; La Russa ties McGrawRookie Yermรญn Mercedes hit a game-ending single, Yasmani Grandal homered twice and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-8.
Out of obscurity, Mercedes and Mullins shine earlyIn the first few games of the season, hot streaks are magnified โ although this performance by Yermรญn Mercedes would have probably stood out any time.
Mercedes 1st modern player to open year 8 for 8, streak endsYermรญn Mercedes finally made an out, but not before becoming the first player since at least 1900 to begin a season with eight straight hits.
Mercedes gets 1st 5 career hits, White Sox beat Angels 12-8Yermรญn Mercedes got his first five major league hits and drove in four runs, and Josรฉ Abreu hit a grand slam for the Chicago White Sox in their 12-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.