Luis Medina
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1991)
Luis Medina was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1991 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 4 seasons. In 51 career games, he hit .207 with 31 hits, 10 home runs, and 16 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 92.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-09-02
- Last Game
- 1991-06-13
Full name: Luis Main Medina
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 150 | 18 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 60 | .207 | .261 | .413 | .674 | 92 |
Career AVG .207 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career SLG .413 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.
Career OPS .674 vs. league average .699 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 16 | 51 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .255 | .254 (avg) | .317 (-3%) | .377 (+61%) | .695 (+32%) | 239.6 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 30 | 83 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 35 | .205 | .254 (-19%) | .319 (-19%) | .375 (-4%) | .694 (-11%) | -147.1 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 5 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .062 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 51 | 150 | 18 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 60 | .207 | — | — | — | — | 92 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (51 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 70 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 9 | .229 |
| Away | 26 | 80 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | .188 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-06-13 | CLE | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1991-06-11 | CLE | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991-06-10 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-06-08 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991-06-07 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-14 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989-06-12 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989-06-10 | CLE | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989-06-07 | CLE | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989-06-03 | CLE | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 17 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 30 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1984, 1985 |
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | CA | 1982, 1983 |
Luis Medina: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 2, 1988 and the final game on June 13, 1991, Luis Medina built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Cleveland Indians from 1988 to 1991. At 200 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame, Medina is listed as a designated hitter. The bio says Medina hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. Medina was born on March 26, 1963, in Santa Monica, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Luis Main.
The batting record for Medina: 51 games, 31 hits in 150 at bats, and a .207 average; the totals also include 10 homers and 16 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .261 and .413 give Medina a career OPS of .674. The league as a whole hit .255 across Medina's seasons, which puts the .207 career mark 18.9% below average. Medina collected a career-high 17 hits in 1989. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .255 in 1988, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luis Medina
- What years did Luis Medina play?
- Luis Medina played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1991.
- Was Luis Medina a pitcher?
- No. Luis Medina was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Luis Medina hit?
- Luis Medina hit 10 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What teams did Luis Medina play for?
- Luis Medina played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1988–1989, 1991).
- What were Luis Medina's career stats?
- In 51 games, Luis Medina had 31 hits, 10 home runs, 16 RBI, and 18 runs, with a .207 batting average.
- What position did Luis Medina play?
- Luis Medina played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Luis Medina and how much did he weigh?
- Luis Medina was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Luis Medina hit each season?
- Luis Medina's home runs by season: 6 in 1988, 4 in 1989, and 0 in 1991. His most in one season was 6, in 1988.
- What was Luis Medina's career batting average?
- Luis Medina batted .207 over his career, with 31 hits in 150 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luis Medina have?
- Luis Medina drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Luis Medina in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luis Medina has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.