Donaldo Mendez

Born: 6/7/1978 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2001-04-05 | Final Game: 2003-07-06

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

Full name: Donaldo Alfonso Mendez

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Biography

Donaldo Mendez, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004 and again from 2005 to 2006. During his career, he appeared in 72 games, contributing 37 hits, including 3 home runs, and driving in 14 runs. Mendez finished his career with a batting average of 0.183 and recorded 2 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both offensively and on the base paths. Mendez's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and offensive statistics. While he did not achieve the same level of success as many of his contemporaries, his journey through the major leagues reflected the challenges faced by players striving to carve out a niche in a competitive environment. His time in the league may not have resulted in overwhelming statistics, but Mendez's perseverance and presence on the field are a testament to the dedication of those who pursue the dream of playing professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
72	202	21	37	8	1	3	14	2	12	69	0.183	0.245	0.277	0.523	-1130.4

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 30.9% 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
2001	SDP	NL	46	118	11	18	2	1	1	5	1	5	37	0.153	.263 (-42%)	.332 (-38%)	.426 (-50%)	.758 (-45%)	-953.6
2003	SDP	NL	26	84	10	19	6	0	2	9	1	7	32	0.226	.264 (-14%)	.332 (-10%)	.422 (-13%)	.754 (-12%)	-176.8