Melky Mesa

Born: 1/31/1987 in Bajos de Haina, San Cristóbal, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2012-09-22 | Final Game: 2013-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Melquisedec Mesa

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Biography

Melky Mesa was a professional baseball player, active in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2012 to 2013. Born in 1987, Mesa made a brief but notable impact as a position player during his career. He played in a total of 8 games, during which he recorded 6 hits and 2 runs batted in (RBIs), culminating in an impressive batting average of .400. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his ability to make contact and contribute offensively during his limited opportunities showcased his potential as a hitter. Mesa's playing career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by increasing player specialization and the evolving dynamics of offensive strategies. Despite the brevity of his MLB tenure, his performance in those 8 games highlighted his talent and underscored the challenges faced by players seeking to establish themselves in a competitive league. After finishing his MLB career on July 31, 2013, Mesa's journey in baseball continued in the minor leagues, where he aimed to refine his skills and make a return to the majors. His story reflects the aspirations and struggles of many players who navigate the complexities of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	15	2	6	2	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.400	0.438	0.533	0.971	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +57.5% above league average.

Career OBP .438 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +37.5% above league average.

Career SLG .533 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — +33.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.971 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +35.0% above 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
2012	NYY	AL	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	NYY	AL	5	13	2	5	2	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	5	3	11	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2012	NYA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2013	NYA	OF	4	3	11	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Center Field	2
Right Field	1
Designated Hitter	1

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2013	NYA	AL	$490,200
Total Career Earnings			$490,200