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Kent Mercker
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Career Notes

1996
Struggled early in the season with Baltimore, suffering the effects of influenza ... Still managed to win first start, allowing one run in 6.0 innings ... Traded by the Baltimore Orioles to the Cleveland Indians for DH Eddie Murray on July 21 ... Optioned to Class-AAA Buffalo on July 25 to work on arm strength ... Recalled by Cleveland on Aug. 6, appearing exclusively out of the bullpen ... In six games from Aug. 19-Sept. 18 did not allow a run.

1995
Traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Baltimore Orioles for Joe Borowski and Rachaad Stewart on Dec. 17

1994
In just his 12th big league start he pitched the third no-hitter in Atlanta history on April 8 at Los Angeles ... The game was his first career complete game and shutout.

1993
Pitched out of the bullpen and occasionally as a starter ... In his first 31 appearances, all in relief, compiled a 2.97 ERA and a 2-0 record ... Allowed left-handers to hit just .200 ... Appeared in five games in the NLCS vs. Philadelphia, posting a 1.80 ERA.

1992
Didn't allow a run from May 23 to July 27, a span of 22 games and 25 innings ... Held opposing batters to a .207 average ... Slumped at the end of the season, raising his ERA from 1.81 in July to a season-ending 3.42 ... Pitched twice in the NLCS vs. Pittsburgh, allowing no runs in three innings ... Didn't pitch in the World Series due to a rib injury.

1991
Appeared in 46 games in relief and started four ... Finished 4-3 with a 2.58 ERA ... Combined with Mark Wohlers and Alejandro Pena for a no-hitter against San Diego, the first combined no-hitter in National League history ... Lost Game 4 of the NLCS vs. Pittsburgh in his only appearance of the series.

1990
Recalled from Class AAA Richmond June 28 ... Won his first major-league game July 7 against the Mets, and recorded his first save July 17 vs. Philadelphia ... Started strong, going 4-1 with one save through July 24 ... Lost his last six decisions to finish 4-7 with a 3.17 ERA.

1989
Played most of the season at Richmond until his call-up Sept. 6 ... Made his major league debut Sept. 22 against Cincinnati.


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