Miguel Mejia

Born: 3/25/1975 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1996-04-04 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 155 lbs

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Biography

Miguel Mejia was a professional baseball player born in 1975, who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004. His career, albeit brief, saw him take the field in 45 games as a position player. Mejia was known for his speed on the base paths, accumulating 6 stolen bases during his time in the league. His playing style reflected the era's increasing emphasis on athleticism and speed, even as he faced challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .087 and recording 2 hits without any home runs or RBIs. During the mid-1990s, when Mejia played, baseball was witnessing a transformation characterized by the rise of power hitters and an offensive surge that would later define the steroid era. Despite his limited offensive production, Mejia's contributions on defense and his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers with his speed made him a valuable asset to his team. While his numbers may not reflect a standout career, Mejia's journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the diverse roles players fulfill within a team dynamic.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
45	23	10	2	0	0	0	0	6	0	10	0.087	0.087	0.087	0.174	0.0

Career AVG .087 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 67.8% below league average.

Career OBP .087 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 74.5% below league average.

Career SLG .087 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 79.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.174 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 77.3% 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
1996	STL	NL	45	23	10	2	0	0	0	0	6	0	10	0.087	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1996	NLCS	SLN	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1996	NLDS2	SLN	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	21	1	14	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	SLN	OF	21	1	14	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	5
Center Field	11
Right Field	6

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1996	SLN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$109,000