Francisco Mejia
Born: 10/27/1995 in Bani, Peravia, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2017-09-01 | Final Game: 2022-10-03
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 188 lbs
Full name: Francisco Jose Mejia
Biography
Francisco Mejia was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2022. Born in 1995, Mejia was primarily known for his role as a position player during his career, which spanned parts of six seasons. He played in a total of 355 games, accumulating 244 hits and demonstrating his potential as a power hitter with 29 home runs and 118 RBIs. Mejia finished his career with a batting average of .239 and contributed with 1 stolen base, showcasing a blend of offensive skills.
Mejia's career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball, where the emphasis on power hitting and offensive production was prominent. His ability to hit for power while working through the challenges of the big leagues reflected the evolving nature of the game. Despite the ups and downs that often accompany a young player's journey, Mejia's contributions on the field were significant, and he remains a notable figure in the narrative of modern baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | 1023 | 124 | 244 | 62 | 5 | 29 | 118 | 1 | 50 | 239 | 0.239 | 0.284 | 0.394 | 0.678 | -1027.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 11 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | SDP | NL | 20 | 54 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | SDP | NL | 79 | 226 | 27 | 60 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 1 | 13 | 56 | 0.265 | -43.3 |
| 2020 | SDP | NL | 17 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | TBR | AL | 84 | 250 | 31 | 65 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 17 | 49 | 0.260 | 46.1 |
| 2022 | TBR | AL | 93 | 289 | 32 | 70 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 0 | 7 | 65 | 0.242 | -558.6 |
| 2023 | TBR | AL | 50 | 150 | 22 | 34 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 6 | 38 | 0.227 | -340.9 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ALWC1 | TBA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2021 | ALDS2 | TBA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 298 | 250 | 2207 | 114 | 15 | 7 |
| OF | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CLE | C | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SDN | C | 10 | 10 | 103 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SDN | C | 60 | 52 | 459 | 24 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | SDN | OF | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | SDN | C | 16 | 12 | 93 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | TBA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TBA | C | 76 | 64 | 554 | 33 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | TBA | 1B | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | TBA | C | 83 | 70 | 619 | 27 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | TBA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | TBA | C | 50 | 42 | 375 | 19 | 6 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Catcher | 298 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 17 |