Pablo Mesa
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Pablo Mesa was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Cuban Stars East. In 209 career games, he hit .288 with 228 hits, 5 home runs, and 90 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 160 lb
- Born
- 1898 in Caibarién, Las Villas, Cuba
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 792 | 142 | 228 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 90 | 23 | 73 | 12 | .288 | .356 | .375 | .731 | -111 |
Career AVG .288 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .356 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .731 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CSE | EAS | 6 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CSE | IND | 16 | 59 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 0 | .220 | .285 (-23%) | .345 (-1%) | .397 (-23%) | .743 (-13%) | -91.3 |
| 1923 | CSE | ECL | 37 | 153 | 31 | 49 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | .320 | .282 (+13%) | .344 (+12%) | .390 (+4%) | .734 (+8%) | 225.1 |
| 1924 | CSE | ECL | 47 | 182 | 33 | 55 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 4 | .302 | .283 (+6%) | .345 (+7%) | .389 (+7%) | .734 (+7%) | 228.1 |
| 1925 | CSE | ECL | 43 | 170 | 31 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 24 | 0 | .300 | .288 (+4%) | .349 (+11%) | .407 (-9%) | .756 (avg) | 86.4 |
| 1926 | CSE | ECL | 34 | 122 | 16 | 33 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7 | .270 | .279 (-3%) | .345 (-13%) | .390 (-3%) | .735 (-8%) | -193.1 |
| 1927 | CSE | ECL | 26 | 82 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .232 | .282 (-18%) | .344 (-22%) | .392 (-32%) | .736 (-27%) | -366.7 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 209 | 792 | 142 | 228 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 90 | 23 | 73 | 12 | .288 | — | — | — | — | -111 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CSE | ECL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CSE | ECL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7.71 | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-05-15 | CUE | BLS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-09 | CUE | HIL | W | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-03 | CUE | BLS | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 206 | 158 | 273 | 18 | 13 | 2 |
| P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CSE | OF | 6 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CSE | OF | 16 | 16 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | CSE | OF | 37 | 36 | 60 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1924 | CSE | OF | 47 | 46 | 79 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 1924 | CSE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CSE | OF | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | CSE | OF | 32 | 31 | 63 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1926 | CSE | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | CSE | SS | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | CSE | OF | 24 | 23 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 189 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Pablo Mesa
- Was Pablo Mesa a pitcher?
- No. Pablo Mesa was a position player (Left Fielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Pablo Mesa hit?
- Pablo Mesa hit 5 career home runs with 228 hits.
- What was Pablo Mesa's career batting average?
- Pablo Mesa batted .288 over his career, with 228 hits in 792 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pablo Mesa have?
- Pablo Mesa drove in 90 runs in his career.
- What was Pablo Mesa's career ERA?
- Pablo Mesa finished with a 7.71 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Pablo Mesa in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pablo Mesa has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.