From The Royals To The Phillies

Whit Merrifield: A Journeyman in the MLB

From the Royals to the Phillies

Whit Merrifield has played for three teams in his Major League Baseball career: the Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Philadelphia Phillies. He is a versatile player who can play second base, outfield, and first base.

Career Highlights

Merrifield has been a consistent performer throughout his career. He has a career batting average of .281, with 34 home runs and 121 RBIs. He is also a good fielder, with a career fielding percentage of .984.

Unlucky with the World Series

Despite his success at the individual level, Merrifield has yet to win a World Series. He came close with the Royals in 2015, but they lost to the New York Mets in the World Series.

Brief Stint in Toronto

Merrifield was traded to the Blue Jays in 2021. He played well in Toronto, batting .281 with 5 home runs and 16 RBIs in 44 games. However, he was traded again in 2022, this time to the Phillies.

Looking Ahead

Merrifield is now 33 years old, but he is still a valuable player. He is a good hitter, fielder, and runner. He will look to contribute to the Phillies' success in 2023.