Roberto Mejia
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1997)
Roberto Mejia was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997 for the Colorado Rockies and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 5 seasons. In 133 career games, he hit .219 with 90 hits, 10 home runs, and 40 RBI.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-07-15
- Last Game
- 1997-04-11
Full name: Roberto Antonio Mejia
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | 411 | 47 | 90 | 24 | 6 | 10 | 40 | 7 | 28 | 118 | .219 | .270 | .380 | .649 | -841 |
Career AVG .219 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.
Career OBP .270 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.
Career SLG .380 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career OPS .649 vs. league average .752 across their career seasons — 13.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | COL | NL | 65 | 229 | 31 | 53 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 13 | 63 | .231 | .265 (-13%) | .332 (-17%) | .403 (avg) | .735 (-8%) | -388.7 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 38 | 116 | 11 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 33 | .241 | .269 (-11%) | .338 (-4%) | .424 (+2%) | .763 (-1%) | -27.2 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 23 | 52 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | .154 | .266 (-42%) | .337 (-51%) | .417 (-45%) | .755 (-47%) | -424.8 |
| 1997 | SLN | NL | 7 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 133 | 411 | 47 | 90 | 24 | 6 | 10 | 40 | 7 | 28 | 118 | .219 | — | — | — | — | -841 | ||
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 (133 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 67 | 203 | 28 | 50 | 5 | 28 | .246 |
| Away | 66 | 208 | 19 | 40 | 5 | 12 | .192 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-11 | STL | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-04-08 | STL | WSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-04-06 | STL | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997-04-05 | STL | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-04-04 | STL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-04-02 | STL | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-04-01 | STL | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-18 | COL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-06-17 | COL | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995-06-07 | COL | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 118 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
Roberto Mejia's recorded salaries total $315,000 over 2 seasons, 1994 to 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mejia's career ran from 1993 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 1995.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SLN | NL | $185,000 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | $130,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $315,000 | ||
Roberto Mejia: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 15, 1993 and the final game on April 11, 1997, Roberto Mejia built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Colorado Rockies (1993 to 1995) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1997). Mejia is listed as a second baseman at 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds. The bio says Mejia both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is April 14, 1972, in Hato Mayor, Hato Mayor, D.R. On the record, Roberto Mejia was born Roberto Antonio Mejia.
In 133 games and 411 at bats, Mejia batted .219 with 90 hits, plus 10 homers and 40 RBI. The on-base percentage is .270 and the slugging percentage .380, for an OPS of .649. Over the seasons Mejia played, league hitters batted .267; the .219 career figure is 18.0% below that. In OPS terms, Mejia's .649 stands 13.6% below the league's .752. 1993 produced Mejia's most hits, 53 of them for the Colorado Rockies. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .231 in 1993, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roberto Mejia
- What years did Roberto Mejia play?
- Roberto Mejia played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997.
- Was Roberto Mejia a pitcher?
- No. Roberto Mejia was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Roberto Mejia hit?
- Roberto Mejia hit 10 career home runs with 90 hits.
- What teams did Roberto Mejia play for?
- Roberto Mejia played for 2 teams: the Colorado Rockies (1993–1995) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1997).
- What were Roberto Mejia's career stats?
- In 133 games, Roberto Mejia had 90 hits, 10 home runs, 40 RBI, 47 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .219 batting average.
- How much did Roberto Mejia earn in his career?
- Roberto Mejia's recorded salaries total $315,000 over 2 seasons, 1994 to 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mejia's career ran from 1993 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 1995.
- What was Roberto Mejia's salary?
- Roberto Mejia's last recorded salary was $185,000, in 1997. His highest recorded salary was $185,000, in 1997, and his lowest was $130,000, in 1994. The Salary History table lists each season from 1994 to 1997.
- What position did Roberto Mejia play?
- Roberto Mejia played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Roberto Mejia and how much did he weigh?
- Roberto Mejia was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Roberto Mejia hit each season?
- Roberto Mejia's home runs by season: 5 in 1993, 4 in 1994, 1 in 1995, and 0 in 1997. His most in one season was 5, in 1993.
- What was Roberto Mejia's career batting average?
- Roberto Mejia batted .219 over his career, with 90 hits in 411 at bats.
- How many RBI did Roberto Mejia have?
- Roberto Mejia drove in 40 runs in his career.
- Is Roberto Mejia in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Roberto Mejia has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.