Jose Melendez
Born: 9/2/1965 in Naguabo, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1990-09-11 | Final Game: 1994-08-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jose Luis Melendez
Biography
Jose Melendez, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 to 1994. Known for his strong presence on the mound, Melendez finished his career with a record of 16-14 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.47. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, he accumulated a total of 172 strikeouts and recorded 3 saves. His ability to effectively manage games and keep opponents at bay made him a reliable option for his teams during the early 1990s.
Melendez's playing style was characterized by his control and composure, attributes that allowed him to thrive in a competitive era of baseball. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected a dedication to the craft of pitching. As the game evolved through the 1990s, Melendez's tenure served as a reminder of the skill and artistry required in the art of pitching, marking him as a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 14 | 109 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 220.7 | 197 | 85 | 27 | 60 | 172 | 3.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 11.81 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SDP | NL | 8 | 5 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 93.7 | 77 | 34 | 24 | 60 | 3.27 | - |
| 1992 | SDP | NL | 6 | 7 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.3 | 82 | 29 | 20 | 82 | 2.92 | - |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 2.25 | 156.4 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 6.06 | -713.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.080 | 0.115 | 0.120 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SDP | NL | 31 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SDP | NL | 56 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 109 | 12 | 7 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SEA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SDN | P | 31 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | SDN | P | 56 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | BOS | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | BOS | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 109 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BOS | AL | $235,000 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $485,000 | ||