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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 21 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 9 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 12 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.312 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SFG | NL | 23 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | PHI | 1B | 10 | 2 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SFN | 1B | 5 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | SFN | 1B | 6 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | SFN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | BAL | 1B | 5 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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 | ||