DAN MERCADEFE Catcher
6-4 • 195 • R/R
Redshirt Freshman
Riverside, Calif.
La Sierra H.S.
LA SIERRA H.S.: Versatile athlete at
the Riverside-based school • Was his team’s MVP and earned All-Sunkist
League and All-Riverside County honors his senior year, when he batted .419
with six home runs and 30 RBI • Played quarterback and free safety
for La Sierra’s football team.
PESONAL: Born on June 6, 1978, in Jersey City, N.J. • Parents
are Armando and Arlene • Has an older brother, Rick • Majoring
in communications with the hopes of being a film editor • On the field,
he always has an old wristband in his back pocket as a superstition •
Most prized possession is a plaque autographed by Mickey Mantle • Favorite
major league is Barry Bonds and favorite team is the San Francisco Giants
• Enjoys Cuban food.
