Jordy Mercer has been one of the most frustrating players on the Pirate roster over the course of the last few seasons. The former 2008 third round pick performed decent in the Minors slashing .268/.325/.403 and playing solid enough defense at both shortstop and second base. He split time in the Majors and Minors in 2012, playing in only 42 Major League games and slashing .210/.265/.371 in 68 plate appearances, and didn’t become fully entrenched on the Major League roster until July 6.
He began the 2013 season at AAA Indianapolis before being called up on May 3 due to Neil Walker being placed on the 15 day disabled list with a right hand laceration retroactive to April 27.