Luis Medina

Born: 3/26/1963 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-02 | Final Game: 1991-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Luis Main Medina

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Biography

Luis Medina, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but impactful career in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1991. Primarily playing as a position player, Medina appeared in 51 games over the course of his career. He showcased his power at the plate by hitting 10 home runs and driving in 16 RBIs, although he finished with a batting average of .207. His time in the major leagues coincided with a period of offensive evolution in baseball, as players began to focus more on power hitting, a trend that Medina embodied during his time on the field. Despite his limited opportunities, Medina's presence in the game contributed to the dynamic nature of the late 1980s and early 1990s baseball scene, characterized by a growing emphasis on home run production. While he did not record any stolen bases, his ability to connect for home runs demonstrated his capacity for making an impact in crucial moments. Medina's career may not have been extensive, but it remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and triumphs faced by players striving for success in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
51	150	18	31	1	0	10	16	0	9	60	0.207	0.261	0.413	0.674	84.3

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career SLG .413 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1988	CLE	AL	16	51	10	13	0	6	8	2	18	0.255	.254 (avg)	.317 (-3%)	.377 (+61%)	.695 (+32%)	239.6
1989	CLE	AL	30	83	8	17	1	4	8	6	35	0.205	.254 (-19%)	.319 (-19%)	.375 (-4%)	.694 (-11%)	-155.2
1991	CLE	AL	5	16	0	1	0	0	0	1	7	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0