data-styled.g142[id="Share-sc-1t9fdg-0"]{content:"koKsQt,"}/*!sc*/ sup{top:-0.5em;}/*!sc*/ .jbYgiH{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,minmax(0,1fr));grid-gap:24px;margin:0 auto;max-width:967px;}/*!sc*/ When Merrifield isnt starting a game, he'll be the perfect option off the bench late in games.\n\nIt fits him perfectly, Schneider said. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group-title{color:#aaaaaa;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;background-color:#ffffff;text-transform:uppercase;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__input{-webkit-appearance:none;position:relative;height:40px;font-family:'mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue','Helvetica','Arial', sans-serif;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.075);color:#000;font-size:16px;width:100%;min-width:250px;background-color:#ffffff;border:0px;border-radius:6px;padding:0.25rem 1rem;line-height:1.42857143;margin-bottom:2px;}/*!sc*/ Whitley David Merrifield (born January 24, 1989) is an American professional baseball second baseman and outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. article ul{list-style:disc;}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold-italic.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold-italic.woff') format('woff');font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ 3:48PM: The Mets are one of the teams interested in Merrifield, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports ( Twitter link ). .drUhS rect{fill:#000000;stroke:#000000;}/*!sc*/ Whit came to us in trade from the Royals on August 2nd last year for Samad Taylor and Max Castillo. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav{height:100%;overflow-x:hidden;overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;touch-action:manipulation;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}/*!sc*/ Pretty disgusted, truthfully, Moore said. \n","providerName":"Twitter","providerUrl":"https://twitter.com","type":"rich","width":550},"type":"oembed"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Under Schneider, that energy has taken the form of extreme aggression on the bases. .fYCiRB{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;height:40px;width:40px;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g165[id="Styles__AspectRatioContent-sc-1t1lmmv-1"]{content:"fvEQJr,"}/*!sc*/ Whit Merrifield had a .250 average last season and a .285 average over his career. He could be part of a complicated platoon, playing left or right on Kiermaiers days off, with Varsho or Springer moving to center. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon-globe{margin-left:32px;}/*!sc*/ the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. .mHQYb .p-search-item{display:block;background-color:#ffffff;font-family:'mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue','Helvetica','Arial', sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ When Merrifield isnt starting a game, he'll be the perfect option off the bench late in games. button,select{text-transform:none;}/*!sc*/ Whit will make $6.75 million and has a mutual option worth $18 million next year, with a $500,000 buyout. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;}}/*!sc*/ .hHLkAw input:focus{outline:none;}/*!sc*/ See, the Royals had no idea what they had in Merrifield, robbing him of an opportunity to contribute to a World Series squad. @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club],.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite]{background-image:linear-gradient( #002D72 50%, #041E42 50% );}}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold.woff') format('woff');font-weight:700;font-style:normal;}/*!sc*/ article > section{font-size:1.2rem;font-family:Georgia,serif;}/*!sc*/ In 2014, Oakland, Seattle, St Louis, Baltimore, and Pittsburg were as hot as Kate Upton on the Sports Illustrated cover in 2013 when she posed in an Atlanta Braves uniform along with namesake outfielder Justin and Melvin Upton. .mHQYb header.mlb-header{width:100%;font-family:'proxima-nova','mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue', 'Helvetica','Arial',sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:15px;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Minda Haas Kuhlmann caught it on camera: Merrifield staring blankly ahead with a towel on his head. Soon after joining his new club prior to Thursday's 9-3 win against the Twins, Merrifield said that he has received the COVID-19 vaccine . Who was in? .cWQXyp{display:inline-block;width:100%;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ *{box-sizing:border-box;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon.close-icon:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ article ul,article ol{padding:0;margin:0 0 0 2.5rem;}/*!sc*/ Players are running whenever possible, and sometimes when it doesnt look possible. h1.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:2.074rem;margin-bottom:8px;}/*!sc*/ window.adobeAnalytics = {"reportingSuiteId":"mlbglobal08,mlbcom08","linkInternalFilters":"mlb"} Whit Merrifield's grandfather, Bill, talks about the joy of seeing his grandson play for the Royals at the Major League levelCheck out http://m.mlb.com/video. But now that the biggest question of all has been answered, Toronto can exhale and focus on the postseason race ahead. .blLcNM{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);grid-gap:24px;font-size:1rem;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline--no-sponsor{margin-right:0;}/*!sc*/ .cwEpxl{height:100%;width:100%;border:transparent;background:none;cursor:pointer;-webkit-transition:0.2s;transition:0.2s;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav .scroll-buffer,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav .scroll-buffer{padding-bottom:200px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ us. Odds & lines subject to change. Free Agent: 2024, More Whit Merrifield Pages at Baseball Reference, 2022 Blue Jays Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. After barely losing in the final game of the 2014 World Series, the 2015 Kansas City Royals were on a mission: run it back, but win it all. August 4, 2022: Toronto Blue Jays activated 2B Whit Merrifield. It will also be crucial for Merrifield to deliver on his expectations as his contract includes an $18 million mutual option in 2024, with a $500,000 buy-out. After barely losing in the final game of the 2014 World Series, the 2015 Kansas . @media (min-width:768px){.epHHrr.youtube iframe{width:500px;}}/*!sc*/ [22] On defense, he led all major league second basemen with 283 putouts, 103 double plays and a 4.77 range factor. .mHQYb .p-search__list{z-index:50;min-width:250px;border-radius:6px;-webkit-mask-image:-webkit-radial-gradient(#ffffff,#000000);}/*!sc*/ It, predictably, went poorly. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item{color:#222222;background-color:#ffffff;font-size:14px;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(1){top:0px;}/*!sc*/ His current contract terms are 5 yrs/$23M (19-23) & 24 mutual option. Merrifield may not be the player he was in years past, but his .240/.290/.352 batting line with six homers and . @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club],.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite]{background-image:linear-gradient(#002867 50%,#081c3b 50%);}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top__nav-items{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}}/*!sc*/ Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He is under contract through next season. He has previously played in MLB for the Kansas City Royals. All rights reserved. We present them here for purely educational purposes. .sczZi{border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;border-top:1px solid #dddddd;font-size:1rem;margin:32px 16px;padding:32px 0;}/*!sc*/ Royals Reportedly "More Open" To Trading Whit Merrifield Than In Past. The Royals' Whit Merrifield told reporters he was "truly sorry" for comments he made about COVID-19 vaccines as Kansas City kicked off the second half of its season. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header__login-menu{border-color:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ Listen to The Drive with Danny & Cdot on 610 Sports Radio in Kansas City from 2-6 pm. It seemed like we had enough middle infielders, and Santiago Espinal made the All-Star team. .ggWmAj .sticky-header__share button{font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ In early July 2016, a song and video tribute to Merrifield titled, "Cool Whit"[13] went viral on YouTube and Facebook, receiving coverage on local Kansas City radio and TV news. Whit Merrifield is a 34-year-old, right-handed hitting second baseman/outfielder (and he also played some first base for us, and he pitched an inning for us last year). I really didnt understand the trade at the time. I dont think well see him steal 40 bases ever again, but he could stay in that 10-20 range. #react-header{width:100%;}/*!sc*/ The Royals opened their four-game series against the Blue Jays on Thursday in Toronto without 10 of their unvaccinated players, including Whit Merrifield.Although Kansas City got off to a fiery . Updated: Aug 3, 2022 / 07:56 PM CDT. .ebrWqN:-moz-loading{color:#f3f3f3;}/*!sc*/ When Merrifield was traded, one of the first texts to pop up on his phone was from Zack Greinke. @media (min-width:1024px){article > header{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ [11] His first Major League hit came off of David Price. Merrifield was only able to cement a spot in 2017 with his own solid play, yes, but without any legitimate talent coming down the pipeline to supplant him. Whit Merrifield tried to backtrack from his comments on the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, calling them "poorly articulated" prior to the Royals' first game of the second half against the Rays. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins did not comment on Merrifield's vaccination status during his . [16], Merrifield began the 2017 season with Omaha, but was recalled in April after nine games and spent the remainder of the season with Kansas City. Athletics Friday spring training game thread, Mike Sweeney and Jeremy Guthrie to join Royals broadcasts, Royals Rumblings - News for March 2, 2023, Spring Training Game VII: Royals v. Angels, Royals Rumblings - News for March 1, 2023, Royals sign Jackie Bradley Jr. to minor league deal. @media (min-width:768px){h1.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:2.488rem;}h2.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:1.44rem;}}/*!sc*/ The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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But it is more than ironic. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__revenue{display:none;}/*!sc*/ h1{font-size:2em;margin:0.67em 0;}/*!sc*/ For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. data-styled.g89[id="sc-global-feDRkC1"]{content:"sc-global-feDRkC1,"}/*!sc*/ Second Baseman and Outfielder, Born: Positions: .hHLkAw input[type='search']{height:32px;-webkit-appearance:none;}/*!sc*/ 34 in OOTP Baseball is about. window.appId = '' body.article .ad-top-container{background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:8px 0;min-height:66px;}/*!sc*/ abbr[title]{border-bottom:none;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration:underline dotted;text-decoration:underline dotted;}/*!sc*/ Versho could have some days off against tough lefties. .blUWSx .share-list__item{position:absolute;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight{background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Because I understand what Canada has in place right now. Farm Director: Lonnie Goldberg. .groqnz.markdown.youtube,.groqnz.photo figcaption.youtube,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed.youtube{padding:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team:first-of-type:before,.mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team + .p-search-item--player:before{color:#737373;font-size:12px;position:absolute;left:10px;top:10px;padding-top:12px;}/*!sc*/ Hes had a nice seven-year career, hitting .285/.331/.426 with speed and good defense. .fuMUTu{pointer-events:none;width:16px;height:16px;display:inline-block;overflow:visible;fill:#ffffff;stroke:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ That might change down the road. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.account--logged-in.active::after{opacity:1;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header__login-menu__link:hover{background-color:#057AFF;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ [21], In 2021, Merrifield hit .277/.317/.395 with 10 home runs and 74 RBIs. He played collegiate baseball at the University of South Carolina from 2008 to 2010. .blUWSx{height:30px;position:relative;width:30px;}/*!sc*/ Then, in 2015, the Royals didnt break camp with Merrifield, and on July 8, Merrifield was hitting .289/.348/.393 with a miniscule strikeout rate of 11.4%. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__content{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group:not(:first-child){margin-left:16px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group.cols{-webkit-column-count:2;column-count:2;-webkit-column-gap:8px;column-gap:8px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group-title{width:100%;}}/*!sc*/ @ KeeganMatheson. Like the 1,200 miles Mr Bill Merrifield Sr. drove to see his grandson Whit play in The Show for the KC Royals. It has him playing 117 games and hitting .259/.306/.386 with 10 home runs and 20 steals. In 69 games for Omaha he batted .266 with eight home runs and 29 RBIs, and in 81 games for Kansas City he compiled a .283 batting average with two home runs, 29 RBIs, and 22 doubles. Whit Merrifield, who had the CWS-winning hit in 2010 for South Carolina, had . He is a two-time All-Star, and led the . His season numbers werent great, .250/.298/.375 with 11 home runs, 16 steals (only one with the Jays). .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo{padding-left:20px;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g21[id="imagestyle__Img-sc-xw1tzz-1"]{content:"ebrWqN,iQELft,"}/*!sc*/ fieldset{padding:0.35em 0.75em 0.625em;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-icon{width:25px;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ My grandfather was a Yankees fan because he was born before the Royals existed. .groqnz .ad-body-container .ad-body-inner-container::before{color:#dddddd;content:"ADVERTISEMENT";display:block;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:0.694rem;line-height:13px;position:absolute;top:17px;text-align:center;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item:last-child{border:none;}/*!sc*/ Hes going to fit right in. Next: wHIT Merrifield Helps Royals Revive Walking Dead Offense. .kKeedG{color:#057AFF;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:none;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__info{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ .hHLkAw input{position:relative;font-size:15px;line-height:32px;color:#444444;font-weight:400;height:32px;padding:0 8px;width:100%;background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:5px;border:1px solid #444444;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo--mlb a{text-align:center;}/*!sc*/ Merrifield returned to Northwest Arkansas to start 2014 and was promoted to the Omaha Storm Chasers during the season. code,kbd,samp{font-family:monospace,monospace;font-size:1em;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g154[id="newsletterLogostyle__NewsletterLogoContainer-sc-j5dgcz-0"]{content:"bZhBFV,"}/*!sc*/ Menu KC Royals rookie Whit Merrifield's 86-year-old grandfather has been an inspiration to Royals fans and players. Hes had four seasons with bWARs above 3. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold-italic.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold-italic.woff') format('woff');font-weight:700;font-style:italic;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.cHcHkC{font-size:1.44rem;max-height:32px;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;display:block;-webkit-line-clamp:none;-webkit-box-orient:inline-axis;}.cHcHkC::before,.cHcHkC::after{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ .eJdqRG a:hover{color:#0048AB;}/*!sc*/ .kwDmpG input{box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:16px;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-icon__button{background:none;border:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ After hitting .252/.295/.337 with a 74 wRC+ in 2014, Infante somehow managed to put up a sub-.250 OBP en route to a 43 wRC+ in 285 plate appearances on July 8. He played center field and hit eighth in his debut, but Merrifield's position and lineup spot will change most days. He tied for the MLB lead with 42 doubles, and led the American League with 40 steals. Something happens and I happen to get on a team that has a chance to go play in Canada in the postseason, maybe that changes. Prior to this weeks controversy, The Posts Jon Heyman reported in late June how the Royals are talking more seriously about Merrifield in trade discussions than in the past, according to a rival exec. .mHQYb .p-search__form svg{width:16px !important;height:16px !important;}/*!sc*/ button,[type="button"],[type="reset"],[type="submit"]{-webkit-appearance:button;}/*!sc*/ But even then, when Merrifield had demonstrated his competency, he didnt win the starting second base job out of springthough he was the best option. Thats why hes here.. Thats the only reason that I would think about getting it at this point, is to go to Canada, Merrifield said, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. David Lesky (@DBLesky) August 2, 2022. 2023 Single-Game Tickets 2023 Season Ticket . .fuMUTu path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ 21,128th in major league history) Home; About Us. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium-it.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium-it.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:italic;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ Odds & lines subject to change. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item__link{width:100%;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;padding:14px;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.ggWmAj{max-height:60px;padding:16px 32px 16px 24px;}}/*!sc*/ 1 talking about this. Whit Merrifield is on Twitter at WhitMerrifield. .epHHrr.youtube iframe{max-width:100%;}/*!sc*/ The Cubs, Tigers, and the White Sox, oh my. 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