Erick Mejia
Born: 11/9/1994 in Villa Mela, Santo Domingo, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2019-09-05 | Final Game: 2020-09-20
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Erick Augusto Mejia
Biography
Erick Mejia, born in 1994, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2019 to 2020. Primarily a position player, Mejia made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during his time with the Kansas City Royals. Over the course of 17 games, he recorded 6 hits, 4 runs batted in (RBIs), and a batting average of .167. His speed on the bases was evident with 1 stolen base, showcasing his potential as a dynamic player despite limited opportunities.
Mejia's career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball, marked by an emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. Although he did not hit any home runs in his brief major league tenure, his versatility and experience on the field contributed to his team's depth. Following his retirement, Mejia's journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the challenges and triumphs faced by players striving to make their mark at the highest level of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 36 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 0.167 | 0.244 | 0.222 | 0.466 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | KCR | AL | 9 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | KCR | AL | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 9 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | KCA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | KCA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | KCA | OF | 7 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | KCA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | KCA | 3B | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | KCA | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 7 |