Mercado the engine that makes the 45’s hum - Forest Park Review

Mercado the engine that makes the 45’s hum - Forest Park Review

Nate Mercado, 35, is one of the established stars of 16-inch softball. He plays shortstop and bats leadoff for one of the sport’s elite teams, the 45’s. Mercado and his teammates are seeking a four-peat of No Gloves championships, having won the last three. Despite all of his softball success, Mercado remains modest and considers it an honor to play alongside some of the sport’s best players.Mercado discovered softball when he was growing up in …