Melvin Dorta

Born: 1/15/1982 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2006-07-21 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Melvin Alexander Dorta

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Biography

Melvin Dorta, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007. Over the course of his brief career, Dorta appeared in 15 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a batting average of .211. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions to the game came in the context of a highly competitive era marked by significant offensive output and the increasing importance of on-base skills. Dorta's tenure in the major leagues, although short-lived, reflected the challenges many players faced in the mid-2000s, a period characterized by intense scrutiny over performance-enhancing drugs and the evolving dynamics of player development. His career statistics included 4 hits across his games, but the impact of his time in the league extended beyond numbers; it underscored the journey of many athletes striving to make their mark in professional baseball amidst fierce competition. After concluding his major league career on October 1, 2006, Dorta remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the perseverance and determination inherent in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	19	3	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.211	0.250	0.263	0.513	0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.768 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2006	WAS	NL	15	19	3	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	3	1	0	3	0	0
SS	3	1	1	9	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	WAS	3B	3	1	0	3	0	0
2006	WAS	SS	3	1	1	9	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	3
Shortstop	3