Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer is batting eighth versus the Maimi Marlins on Thursday.
Mercer led off on Wednesday as the Pirates gave regular leadoff man Adam Frazier the day off. With Frazier back in the lineup Thursday, Mercer drops down to his usual spot in the order versus Edinson Volquez.
Mercer is slashing .266/.349/.394 with a .317 wOBA in 229 plate appearances. He has 5 home runs, 19 RBI, and 23 runs scored this season.
Source: Baseball Press