Roberto Mejia
Born: 4/14/1972 in Hato Mayor, Hato Mayor, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1993-07-15 | Final Game: 1997-04-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Roberto Antonio Mejia
Biography
Roberto Mejia was a professional baseball player born in 1972, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997. Primarily serving as a position player, Mejia played in a total of 133 games during his career. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed to his teams with a blend of speed and power. Over the course of his tenure, he recorded 90 hits, 10 home runs, and 40 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .219. Additionally, Mejia showcased his base-running abilities by stealing 7 bases, demonstrating a willingness to take risks on the base paths.
Mejia's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, which was marked by the rise of power hitters and an evolving game strategy. While he did not achieve the lofty statistics of some of his contemporaries, his time in the league reflected the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves during a competitive era. His contributions, though modest in terms of numbers, played a role in the dynamics of the teams he was a part of and reflected the broader narrative of baseball during the 1990s.
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 | 0.219 | 0.270 | 0.380 | 0.649 | -907.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | COL | NL | 65 | 229 | 31 | 53 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 13 | 63 | 0.231 | -435.5 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 38 | 116 | 11 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 33 | 0.241 | -29.1 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 23 | 52 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.154 | -442.9 |
| 1997 | STL | NL | 7 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 118 | 112 | 234 | 314 | 22 | 64 |
| OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | COL | 2B | 65 | 62 | 126 | 184 | 12 | 38 |
| 1994 | COL | 2B | 34 | 33 | 69 | 94 | 7 | 19 |
| 1995 | COL | 2B | 16 | 14 | 36 | 30 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | SLN | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 118 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SLN | NL | $185,000 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | $130,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $315,000 | ||