Francisco Melendez
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1989)
Francisco Melendez was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the San Francisco Giants, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 6 seasons. In 74 career games, he hit .214 with 18 hits, 1 home runs, and 9 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-08-26
- Last Game
- 1989-10-01
Full name: Francisco Javier Melendez
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 | .214 | .256 | .250 | .506 | 0 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.
Career OBP .256 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.
Career OPS .506 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 29.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 21 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 9 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SFN | NL | 12 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SFN | NL | 23 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 74 | 84 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 14 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (74 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 41 | 42 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | .167 |
| Away | 33 | 42 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 | .262 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-10-01 | BAL | TOR | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-12 | BAL | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-08 | BAL | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-04-18 | BAL | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-04-17 | BAL | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-04-12 | BAL | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-04-10 | BAL | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-04-09 | BAL | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-04-06 | BAL | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-10-02 | SFG | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 28 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Salary History
Francisco Melendez's recorded salaries total $182,000 over 2 seasons, 1988 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Melendez's career ran from 1984 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986, 1987, and 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $112,000 |
| 1988 | SFN | NL | $70,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $182,000 | ||
Francisco Melendez: the record in brief
Francisco Melendez played a first major league game on August 26, 1984 and a last one on October 1, 1989. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (1984 to 1986), the San Francisco Giants (1987 through 1988), and the Baltimore Orioles (1989). Born on January 25, 1964, in Rio Piedras, P.R., Melendez is listed as a first baseman and batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 190 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Melendez's full given name, per the bio, is Francisco Javier Melendez.
In 74 games and 84 at bats, Melendez batted .214 with 18 hits; the totals also include 1 home run and 9 RBI. Melendez's career OPS of .506 combines a .256 on-base mark with .250 slugging. Measured against the leagues Melendez played in, the .214 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 16.9% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 5, in 1987. The best average in the busiest seasons was .312, in 1987.
Frequently Asked Questions about Francisco Melendez
- What years did Francisco Melendez play?
- Francisco Melendez played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989.
- Was Francisco Melendez a pitcher?
- No. Francisco Melendez was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Francisco Melendez hit?
- Francisco Melendez hit 1 career home run with 18 hits.
- What teams did Francisco Melendez play for?
- Francisco Melendez played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1984, 1986), the San Francisco Giants (1987–1988), and the Baltimore Orioles (1989).
- What were Francisco Melendez's career stats?
- In 74 games, Francisco Melendez had 18 hits, 1 home runs, 9 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .214 batting average.
- How much did Francisco Melendez earn in his career?
- Francisco Melendez's recorded salaries total $182,000 over 2 seasons, 1988 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Melendez's career ran from 1984 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986, 1987, and 1989.
- What was Francisco Melendez's salary?
- Francisco Melendez's last recorded salary was $112,000, in 1990. His highest recorded salary was $112,000, in 1990, and his lowest was $70,000, in 1988. The Salary History table lists each season from 1988 to 1990.
- What position did Francisco Melendez play?
- Francisco Melendez played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Francisco Melendez and how much did he weigh?
- Francisco Melendez was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Francisco Melendez hit each season?
- Francisco Melendez's home runs by season: 0 in 1984, 0 in 1986, 1 in 1987, 0 in 1988, and 0 in 1989. His most in one season was 1, in 1987.
- What was Francisco Melendez's career batting average?
- Francisco Melendez batted .214 over his career, with 18 hits in 84 at bats.
- How many RBI did Francisco Melendez have?
- Francisco Melendez drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Francisco Melendez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Francisco Melendez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.