Erick Mejia, baseball player, 2019-2020

Erick Mejia

Born: 11/9/1994 in Villa Mela, Santo Domingo, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2019-09-05 | Final Game: 2020-09-20

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Erick Augusto Mejia

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Biography

Erick Mejia, born in 1994, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2019 to 2020. Primarily a position player, Mejia made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during his time with the Kansas City Royals. Over the course of 17 games, he recorded 6 hits, 4 runs batted in (RBIs), and a batting average of .167. His speed on the bases was evident with 1 stolen base, showcasing his potential as a dynamic player despite limited opportunities. Mejia's career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball, marked by an emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. Although he did not hit any home runs in his brief major league tenure, his versatility and experience on the field contributed to his team's depth. Following his retirement, Mejia's journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the challenges and triumphs faced by players striving to make their mark at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 36 4 6 2 0 0 4 1 4 14 0.167 0.244 0.222 0.466 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.466 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 38.1% 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
2019 KCR AL 9 22 3 5 1 0 0 4 0 4 7 0.227 — — — — 0.0
2020 KCR AL 8 14 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 7 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 1 2 0 0
3B 4 3 2 5 1 1
OF 9 6 23 0 0 0
SS 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2019 KCA 2B 1 0 1 2 0 0
2019 KCA OF 7 6 22 0 0 0
2019 KCA SS 1 0 1 0 0 0
2020 KCA 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2020 KCA 3B 4 3 2 5 1 1
2020 KCA OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 4
Shortstop 1
Left Field 2
Center Field 7