Mario Mendoza
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1982)
Mario Mendoza was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1982 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Seattle Mariners, and the Texas Rangers, a span of 9 seasons. In 686 career games, he hit .215 with 287 hits, 4 home runs, and 101 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-04-26
- Last Game
- 1982-05-22
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 686 | 1,337 | 106 | 287 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 101 | 12 | 52 | 219 | .215 | .245 | .262 | .507 | -5,935 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career OBP .245 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.
Career SLG .262 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.
Career OPS .507 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 28.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | PIT | NL | 91 | 163 | 10 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 35 | .221 | .256 (-14%) | .324 (-20%) | .369 (-32%) | .693 (-26%) | -680.9 |
| 1975 | PIT | NL | 56 | 50 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 17 | .180 | .257 (-30%) | .327 (-31%) | .374 (-47%) | .701 (-39%) | -302.4 |
| 1976 | PIT | NL | 50 | 92 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 15 | .185 | .255 (-28%) | .320 (-32%) | .360 (-34%) | .681 (-33%) | -482.3 |
| 1977 | PIT | NL | 70 | 81 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .198 | .264 (-25%) | .329 (-31%) | .401 (-42%) | .730 (-37%) | -479.9 |
| 1978 | PIT | NL | 57 | 55 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | .218 | .257 (-15%) | .323 (-12%) | .378 (-23%) | .702 (-18%) | -142.9 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 148 | 373 | 26 | 74 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 9 | 62 | .198 | .265 (-25%) | .329 (-34%) | .397 (-37%) | .727 (-36%) | -2231.1 |
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 114 | 277 | 27 | 68 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 42 | .245 | .264 (-7%) | .326 (-12%) | .387 (-20%) | .714 (-17%) | -727.0 |
| 1981 | TEX | AL | 88 | 229 | 18 | 53 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 25 | .231 | .255 (-9%) | .320 (-21%) | .368 (-28%) | .688 (-24%) | -888.4 |
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 12 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 686 | 1,337 | 106 | 287 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 101 | 12 | 52 | 219 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -5,935 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13.50 | — | 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 (687 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 353 | 672 | 60 | 139 | 4 | 57 | .207 |
| Away | 333 | 665 | 46 | 148 | 0 | 44 | .223 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13.50 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-05-22 | TEX | KCR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-19 | TEX | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-05-18 | TEX | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-05-17 | TEX | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-15 | TEX | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-05-10 | TEX | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-06 | TEX | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-01 | TEX | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-04-28 | TEX | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-04-27 | TEX | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-28 | PIT | STL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 22 | 4 | 17 | 31 | 1 | 3 |
| 3B | 40 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 606 | 420 | 645 | 1452 | 85 | 275 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | PIT | SS | 87 | 48 | 77 | 187 | 10 | 21 |
| 1975 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | PIT | SS | 53 | 17 | 29 | 70 | 5 | 10 |
| 1976 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | PIT | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | PIT | SS | 45 | 24 | 42 | 103 | 5 | 19 |
| 1977 | PIT | 3B | 19 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | PIT | SS | 45 | 17 | 36 | 80 | 9 | 13 |
| 1978 | PIT | 2B | 21 | 4 | 17 | 31 | 1 | 3 |
| 1978 | PIT | 3B | 18 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1978 | PIT | SS | 14 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | SEA | SS | 148 | 132 | 177 | 422 | 20 | 91 |
| 1980 | SEA | SS | 114 | 91 | 149 | 290 | 19 | 68 |
| 1981 | TEX | SS | 88 | 83 | 114 | 270 | 12 | 47 |
| 1982 | TEX | SS | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 22 |
| Third Base | 41 |
| Shortstop | 607 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Mario Mendoza (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mario Mendoza
- What years did Mario Mendoza play?
- Mario Mendoza played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1982.
- Was Mario Mendoza a pitcher?
- No. Mario Mendoza was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Mario Mendoza hit?
- Mario Mendoza hit 4 career home runs with 287 hits.
- What was Mario Mendoza's career batting average?
- Mario Mendoza batted .215 over his career, with 287 hits in 1,337 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mario Mendoza have?
- Mario Mendoza drove in 101 runs in his career.
- What was Mario Mendoza's career ERA?
- Mario Mendoza finished with a 13.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.