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AS A JUNIOR: Appeared in 30 games with 18 starts • Hit .227 with 10 RBI and eight runs scored • Was 7-for-7 in stolen base attempts • Stole home in the bottom of the 15th inning to win UML's season opener, 3-2, against East Stroudsburg • Collected a season-high three hits in a 4-3 win vs. Molloy (3/14)
AS A SOPHOMORE: Appeared in 25 games with four starts • Highlights include a 1-for-1 effort with an RBI, run and stolen base in a 4-3 loss at American International.
AS A FRESHMAN: Appeared in 33 games with 17 starts • Scored 16 runs • Highlights include a 2-for-4 effort with two runs in an 11-7 loss at Barry (in his native Miami, FL).
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter at Miami Senior H.S. for coach Frank Suarez • Honorable Mention all-conference player as a junior and senior • Led the Stingarees in home runs and doubles as a senior • Recipient of Mr. Hustle Award • Batted .393 as a junior, .348 as a senior • Honor student.
PERSONAL: Son of Elba Mercado and Cristian Garcia of Miami, FL • Nicknamed "Fifi" • Lists Boston Red Sox, Miami Heat as favorite professional teams • Lists Jose Reyes as favorite player.
