J. C. Mejia, baseball player, 2021

J. C. Mejia

Born: 8/26/1996 in Gaspar Hernandez, Espaillat, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2021-05-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Jean Carlos Mejia

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Biography

J. C. Mejia, born in 1996, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from May 21, 2021, to May 14, 2022. Mejia made his mark in Major League Baseball during a challenging era characterized by heightened competition and an evolution in pitching strategies. Over the course of his brief tenure, he compiled a record of 2 wins and 7 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 8.32. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 61 strikeouts in his career, showcasing his potential as a strikeout pitcher despite the struggles he faced on the mound. Though Mejia did not achieve a save during his time in the league, his contributions were felt as he navigated the complexities of major league hitting. His journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges many pitchers encounter, particularly when trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. As Mejia transitioned out of the game in 2022, he left behind a story of perseverance and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines the spirit of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 7 28 11 0 0 0 66.0 80 61 15 32 61 8.32 0

Career ERA 8.32 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — 98.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2021 CLE AL 1 7 17 11 0 0 0 52.3 60 48 24 47 8.25 4.27 (-94%) -2493.3
2022 MIL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 5 6 5 1 23.14 — 0.0
2023 MIL NL 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 11.3 15 7 3 13 5.56 4.33 (-28%) 5.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2021 CLE AL 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 MIL NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 MIL NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 28 11 3 8 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2021 CLE P 17 11 3 6 0 0
2022 MIL P 2 0 0 1 0 0
2023 MIL P 9 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 28