Kent Franklin Mercker is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He played for nine teams over his 17-year career.
Mercker with the Cincinnati Reds in 2008
1986 Major League Baseball draft
The 1986 Major League Baseball draft was the 22nd MLB draft that took place in 1986. During this draft 21 future all-stars were drafted: Greg Swindell, Matt Williams, Kevin Brown, Gary Sheffield, Roberto Hernández, Jack Armstrong, Dean Palmer, Scott Cooper, Kent Bottenfield, Bo Jackson, Joe Girardi, Pat Hentgen, Tom Gordon, Steve Finley, Rod Beck, Chuck Knoblauch, Rick Reed, Paul Quantrill, John Olerud, Scott Erickson and Todd Jones.
The San Francisco Giants selected Matt Williams third overall. Williams is a 5x All-Star, 4x Gold Glove Award winner at third base, 4x Silver Slugger Award winner at third base, and the 2014 National League Manager of the Year.
The Texas Rangers selected Kevin Brown fourth overall. Brown is a 6x All-Star, and a two-time National League ERA leader. He helped lead the Florida Marlins to a World Series victory in 1997.
The Milwaukee Brewers selected Gary Sheffield sixth overall. Sheffield is a 9x All-Star, 5x Silver Slugger (four at outfield and one at third base), and a member of the 500 home run club.
