Francisco Melendez, baseball player, 1984-1989

Francisco Melendez

Born: 1/25/1964 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1984-08-26 | Final Game: 1989-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Francisco Javier Melendez

Biography

Francisco Melendez was a professional baseball player born in 1964 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989. Over the course of his career, Melendez appeared in 74 games, where he recorded 18 hits, including one home run, and drove in nine runs. He finished his career with a batting average of .214 and did not register any stolen bases. Melendez's tenure in the major leagues coincided with a transitional period in baseball, marked by a growing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. His contributions to the teams he played for, although modest in terms of statistical output, reflect the challenges faced by many players during this era. Despite having a brief career, Melendez's journey through professional baseball exemplifies the competitive spirit and determination required to reach the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
74 84 4 18 0 0 1 9 0 5 14 0.214 0.256 0.250 0.506 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 28 6 109 6 0 7
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 28
Left Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 BAL AL $112,000
1988 SFN NL $70,000
Total Career Earnings $182,000