Roberto Mejia, baseball player, 1993-1997

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

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

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