MJ Melendez

Active Player

Born: 11/29/1998 in Daytona Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2022-05-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Mervyl Samuel Melendez

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Biography

MJ Melendez is a professional baseball player born in 1998, who plays as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his debut on May 3, 2022, and continues to showcase his talents on the field. Over the course of his active career, Melendez has participated in 412 games, amassing 310 hits and demonstrating his power-hitting capabilities with 51 home runs. With 162 RBIs to his name, he has established himself as a key contributor to his team's offensive lineup. Despite a batting average of .221, Melendez's potential and versatility are evident as he develops further in the league. Known for his athleticism, Melendez has also shown his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 12 bases throughout his career. As a player emerging in the current era of baseball, he navigates a competitive landscape that emphasizes power and agility. With each season, MJ Melendez continues to evolve, making a significant impact on the game and leaving fans eager to see what he will accomplish next. His ongoing journey in MLB highlights the dynamic nature of modern baseball, where young talent increasingly shapes the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
439	1479	173	320	77	11	53	165	12	168	445	0.216	0.298	0.391	0.689	-1374.9

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.717 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
2022	KCR	AL	129	460	57	100	21	3	18	62	2	66	131	0.217	.242 (-10%)	.311 (avg)	.394 (avg)	.706 (avg)	13.8
2023	KCR	AL	148	533	65	125	29	5	16	56	6	62	170	0.235	.248 (-6%)	.320 (-1%)	.414 (-4%)	.734 (-3%)	-321.2
2024	KCR	AL	135	412	44	85	23	3	17	44	4	35	113	0.206	.243 (-15%)	.312 (-12%)	.399 (avg)	.711 (-5%)	-514.4
2025	KCR	AL	23	60	5	5	2	0	1	1	0	3	23	0.083	.245 (-66%)	.314 (-51%)	.403 (-59%)	.718 (-55%)	-553.0
2026	NYM	NL	4	14	2	5	2	0	1	2	0	2	8	0.357	—	—	—	—	0