Jenrry Mejia, baseball player, 2010-2015

Jenrry Mejia

Born: 10/11/1989 in Tabara Arriba, Azua, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2010-04-07 | Final Game: 2015-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Jenrry Manuel Mejia

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Biography

Jenrry Mejia was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015. Born in 1989, Mejia made his debut with the New York Mets and was known for his strong arm and the ability to generate strikeouts, finishing his career with a total of 162 strikeouts. Over his time in the league, he recorded a win-loss record of 9-14 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.68, showcasing his potential as a capable reliever and starter. Mejia also demonstrated his proficiency in closing games, accumulating 28 saves during his tenure. Despite his promising start, Mejia's career was marred by challenges, including suspensions related to performance-enhancing substances. He was one of the first players to face the consequences of MLB's stricter drug policies instituted in the early 2010s, which led to his eventual retirement from the game in 2015. Mejia's story serves as a cautionary tale within the context of baseball's ongoing battle against performance-enhancing drugs, reflecting both the pressures athletes face and the evolving landscape of the sport. His contributions on the mound, particularly as a late-inning option, remain a part of his legacy in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 14 113 18 0 0 28 183.3 196 75 16 76 162 3.68 0

Career ERA 3.68 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 6.4% better 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
2010 NYN NL 0 4 33 3 0 0 0 39.0 46 20 20 22 4.62 4.08 (-13%) -629.3
2012 NYN NL 1 2 5 3 0 0 0 16.0 20 10 9 8 5.62 4.01 (-40%) -558.9
2013 NYN NL 1 2 5 5 0 0 0 27.3 28 7 4 27 2.30 3.87 (+40%) 964.1
2014 NYN NL 6 6 63 7 0 0 28 93.7 98 38 41 98 3.65 3.74 (+2%) 25.1
2015 NYN NL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 7.3 4 0 2 7 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
114 34 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 16 0.029 0.029 0.029 0.059 0.0

Career AVG .029 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 88.4% below league average.

Career OBP .029 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 90.8% below league average.

Career SLG .029 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 92.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.059 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 91.8% 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
2010 NYN NL 33 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2012 NYN NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 NYN NL 6 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 NYN NL 63 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 NYN NL 7 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 113 18 14 18 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 NYN P 33 3 6 6 0 0
2012 NYN P 5 3 0 2 1 0
2013 NYN P 5 5 2 1 0 0
2014 NYN P 63 7 4 9 0 1
2015 NYN P 7 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 113

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 NYN NL $2,595,000
2014 NYN NL $509,675
2013 NYN NL $494,925
Total Career Earnings $3,599,600