Jose Melendez, baseball player, 1990-1994

Jose Melendez

Born: 9/2/1965 in Naguabo, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1990-09-11 | Final Game: 1994-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jose Luis Melendez

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Biography

Jose Melendez, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 to 1994. Known for his strong presence on the mound, Melendez finished his career with a record of 16-14 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.47. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, he accumulated a total of 172 strikeouts and recorded 3 saves. His ability to effectively manage games and keep opponents at bay made him a reliable option for his teams during the early 1990s. Melendez's playing style was characterized by his control and composure, attributes that allowed him to thrive in a competitive era of baseball. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected a dedication to the craft of pitching. As the game evolved through the 1990s, Melendez's tenure served as a reminder of the skill and artistry required in the art of pitching, marking him as a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 14 109 12 0 0 3 220.7 197 85 27 60 172 3.47 0

Career ERA 3.47 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
1990 SEA AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.3 8 7 3 7 11.81 — 0.0
1991 SDP NL 8 5 31 9 0 0 3 93.7 77 34 24 60 3.27 3.91 (+16%) -
1992 SDP NL 6 7 56 3 0 0 0 89.3 82 29 20 82 2.92 3.75 (+22%) -
1993 BOS AL 2 1 9 0 0 0 0 16.0 10 4 5 14 2.25 4.19 (+46%) 156.4
1994 BOS AL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 16.3 20 11 8 9 6.06 4.51 (-34%) -713.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
109 25 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 18 0.080 0.115 0.120 0.235 0.0

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 69.3% below league average.

Career OBP .115 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 64.8% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 69.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.235 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 67.4% 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
1990 SEA AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 SDP NL 31 20 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 14 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1992 SDP NL 56 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 BOS AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 BOS AL 10 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 109 12 7 25 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 SEA P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1991 SDN P 31 9 4 11 2 0
1992 SDN P 56 3 2 8 1 1
1993 BOS P 9 0 1 3 0 0
1994 BOS P 10 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 109

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 BOS AL $235,000
1992 SDN NL $150,000
1991 SDN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $485,000