Carlos Mendoza
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2000)
Carlos Mendoza was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2000 for the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 4 seasons. In 28 career games, he hit .182 with 4 hits and 1 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-09-03
- Last Game
- 2000-09-30
Full name: Carlos Ramon Mendoza
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | .182 | .379 | .182 | .561 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.
Career OBP .379 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.
Career SLG .182 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.
Career OPS .561 vs. league average .770 across their career seasons — 27.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 15 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 13 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 28 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 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 (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .235 |
| Away | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-30 | COL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-28 | COL | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-25 | COL | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-22 | COL | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-21 | COL | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-20 | COL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-17 | COL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-11 | COL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-10 | COL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-06 | COL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 3 |
Carlos Mendoza: the record in brief
Carlos Mendoza's major league career runs from a debut on September 3, 1997 to a final game on September 30, 2000. The season rows list, in order, the New York Mets (1997) and the Colorado Rockies (2000). At 5'11" and 160 pounds, Mendoza is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Mendoza threw and hit left-handed. The recorded birth is November 4, 1974, in Ciudad Bolivar, BolÃvar, Venezuela. Carlos Mendoza was the playing name; the full given name is Carlos Ramon.
Mendoza finished with 4 hits from 22 at bats in 28 games, which works out to .182, along with 1 runs batted in. Set against a .269 league average for the same years, Mendoza's .182 average sits 32.3% below it. The OPS comparison is .561 to a league .770, 27.1% below average. Mendoza collected a career-high 3 hits in 1997. The best average in the busiest seasons was .250, in 1997.
The game-log section draws on 28 games of Retrosheet box scores for Mendoza.
By games played in the field, left field leads with 5, followed by center field (3).
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Mendoza
- What years did Carlos Mendoza play?
- Carlos Mendoza played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2000.
- Was Carlos Mendoza a pitcher?
- No. Carlos Mendoza was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Carlos Mendoza hit?
- Carlos Mendoza hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Carlos Mendoza play for?
- Carlos Mendoza played for 2 teams: the New York Mets (1997) and the Colorado Rockies (2000).
- What were Carlos Mendoza's career stats?
- In 28 games, Carlos Mendoza had 4 hits, 1 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Carlos Mendoza play?
- Carlos Mendoza played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Carlos Mendoza and how much did he weigh?
- Carlos Mendoza was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Carlos Mendoza's career batting average?
- Carlos Mendoza batted .182 over his career, with 4 hits in 22 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carlos Mendoza have?
- Carlos Mendoza drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Carlos Mendoza in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carlos Mendoza has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.