Luis Mendoza, baseball player, 2007-2013

Luis Mendoza

Born: 10/31/1983 in Veracruz, Veracruz, México

MLB Debut: 2007-09-08 | Final Game: 2013-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Luis Alonso Mendoza

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Biography

Luis Mendoza was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2013. Born in 1983, he made his debut with the Kansas City Royals, showcasing his skills on the mound during a time when the league was experiencing a shift towards more dynamic pitching styles and offensive strategies. Over the course of his career, Mendoza compiled a record of 16-25, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.39. He struck out 208 batters and recorded one save, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's pitching efforts despite facing challenges in consistency. Mendoza's career unfolded during an era that saw significant changes in player conditioning and performance metrics, as teams increasingly embraced advanced analytics. His playing style was characterized by a mix of power and finesse, allowing him to navigate through lineups and deliver crucial innings. Although Mendoza may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, his dedication to the game and his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history. After retiring in 2013, Mendoza left behind a legacy as a determined competitor who faced the rigors of professional baseball with resilience.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 25 90 56 0 0 1 359.0 415 215 38 140 208 5.39 0

Career ERA 5.39 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 30.0% worse 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
2007 TEX AL 1 0 6 3 0 0 0 16.0 13 4 4 7 2.25 4.47 (+50%) 68.6
2008 TEX AL 3 8 25 11 0 0 1 63.3 97 61 25 35 8.67 4.32 (-100%) -975.6
2009 TEX AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 4 1 0 36.00 — 0.0
2010 KCR AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 4.0 10 10 3 1 22.50 — -
2011 KCR AL 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 14.7 11 2 5 7 1.23 3.94 (+69%) -
2012 KCR AL 8 10 30 25 0 0 0 166.0 176 78 59 104 4.23 4.01 (-5%) -
2013 KCR AL 2 6 22 15 0 0 0 94.0 106 56 43 54 5.36 3.87 (-39%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
90 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 32.0% 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
2007 TEX AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 TEX AL 25 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 TEX AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 KCR AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 KCR AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 KCR AL 30 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 KCR AL 22 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 90 56 40 53 3 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 TEX P 6 3 2 4 0 0
2008 TEX P 25 11 7 12 2 2
2009 TEX P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2010 KCA P 4 0 0 1 0 0
2011 KCA P 2 2 2 3 0 0
2012 KCA P 30 25 19 25 1 1
2013 KCA P 22 15 10 8 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 90

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 KCA AL $532,000
2012 KCA AL $488,925
2010 KCA AL $406,210
2008 TEX AL $391,000
Total Career Earnings $1,818,135