Melvin Dorta
Born: 1/15/1982 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2006-07-21 | Final Game: 2006-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Melvin Alexander Dorta
Biography
Melvin Dorta, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007. Over the course of his brief career, Dorta appeared in 15 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a batting average of .211. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions to the game came in the context of a highly competitive era marked by significant offensive output and the increasing importance of on-base skills.
Dorta's tenure in the major leagues, although short-lived, reflected the challenges many players faced in the mid-2000s, a period characterized by intense scrutiny over performance-enhancing drugs and the evolving dynamics of player development. His career statistics included 4 hits across his games, but the impact of his time in the league extended beyond numbers; it underscored the journey of many athletes striving to make their mark in professional baseball amidst fierce competition. After concluding his major league career on October 1, 2006, Dorta remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the perseverance and determination inherent in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.211 | 0.250 | 0.263 | 0.513 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 15 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | WAS | 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | WAS | SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 3 |