Roman Mejias

Born: 8/9/1925 in Abreus, Cienfuegos, Cuba

Died: 2/22/2023 in Sun City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-13 | Final Game: 1964-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Roman Mejias was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1964. Born in 1925, Mejias played primarily as a position player and participated in 627 games throughout his career. He was known for his solid batting skills, finishing with a career batting average of .254. Over his time in the league, he recorded 449 hits, including 54 home runs, and drove in 202 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively for his teams. Mejias played in an era that bridged the transition from the post-war years to the more dynamic offensive styles of the 1960s. He was a versatile player who demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 22 stolen bases over his career. His contributions were significant during a time when baseball was evolving, and players like Mejias brought a blend of power and agility to the game. Despite not being a household name, his impact on the teams he played for, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Colt .45s, remains a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
627	1768	212	449	57	12	54	202	22	89	238	0.254	0.294	0.391	0.686	-1390.0

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.686 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — near 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
1955	PIT	NL	71	167	14	36	8	1	3	21	1	9	13	0.216	.258 (-17%)	.332 (-23%)	.393 (-16%)	.726 (-19%)	-631.7
1957	PIT	NL	58	142	12	39	7	4	2	15	2	6	13	0.275	.257 (+7%)	.323 (-5%)	.391 (+8%)	.715 (+2%)	5.0
1958	PIT	NL	76	157	17	42	3	2	5	19	2	2	27	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.324 (-14%)	.394 (+3%)	.719 (-4%)	-186.8
1959	PIT	NL	96	276	28	65	6	1	7	28	1	21	48	0.236	.256 (-8%)	.323 (-8%)	.392 (-13%)	.715 (-11%)	-550.4
1960	PIT	NL	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	PIT	NL	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	HOU	NL	146	566	82	162	12	3	24	76	12	30	83	0.286	.257 (+11%)	.326 (avg)	.393 (+13%)	.719 (+7%)	705.4
1963	BOS	AL	111	357	43	81	18	0	11	39	4	14	36	0.227	.246 (-8%)	.308 (-16%)	.371 (-1%)	.680 (-8%)	-607.3
1964	BOS	AL	62	101	14	24	3	1	2	4	0	7	16	0.238	.250 (-5%)	.312 (-6%)	.377 (-8%)	.690 (-7%)	-124.2