Devin Mesoraco

Born: 6/19/1988 in DuBois, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-09-03 | Final Game: 2018-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 229 lbs

Full name: Devin Douglas Mesoraco

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Biography

Devin Mesoraco, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who graced the Major Leagues from 2011 to 2018. Primarily known for his role as a catcher, Mesoraco played a total of 468 games throughout his career, during which he showcased a blend of power and defensive skills. He recorded 325 hits, including 58 home runs and 192 RBIs, while finishing his career with a batting average of .232. In addition to his offensive contributions, he exhibited speed on the base paths with 4 stolen bases. Mesoraco's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, a recognition of his potential and performance at the highest levels of the game. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he played primarily for the Cincinnati Reds, where he became a key figure in the team's roster during the early 2010s, an era characterized by a competitive Reds squad. Although injuries impacted his career trajectory, Mesoraco's presence behind the plate and ability to hit for power left a mark in the annals of baseball, reflecting the evolving role of catchers in the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
468	1402	152	325	66	2	58	192	4	138	316	0.232	0.309	0.406	0.715	163.3

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .406 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.715 vs. league average 0.725 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
2011	CIN	NL	18	50	5	9	3	0	2	6	0	3	10	0.180	.255 (-29%)	.320 (-29%)	.399 (-10%)	.719 (-19%)	-165.9
2012	CIN	NL	54	165	17	35	8	0	5	14	1	17	33	0.212	.254 (-17%)	.318 (-10%)	.405 (-13%)	.724 (-12%)	-333.0
2013	CIN	NL	103	323	31	77	13	0	9	42	0	24	61	0.238	.253 (-6%)	.317 (-10%)	.396 (-9%)	.714 (-9%)	-606.7
2014	CIN	NL	114	384	54	105	25	0	25	80	1	41	103	0.273	.251 (+9%)	.313 (+14%)	.386 (+38%)	.700 (+28%)	2020.8
2015	CIN	NL	23	45	2	8	1	1	0	2	1	5	9	0.178	—	—	—	—	-198.3
2016	CIN	NL	16	50	2	7	1	0	0	1	0	5	10	0.140	.255 (-45%)	.321 (-32%)	.417 (-62%)	.738 (-49%)	-398.6
2017	CIN	NL	56	141	17	30	5	1	6	14	1	18	38	0.213	.254 (-17%)	.324 (-1%)	.425 (-8%)	.750 (-5%)	-100.2
2018	CIN	NL	18	41	1	9	2	0	1	3	0	2	10	0.220	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	NYN	NL	66	203	23	45	8	0	10	30	0	23	42	0.222	.247 (-11%)	.318 (-4%)	.409 (avg)	.727 (-2%)	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2013	NLWC	CIN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
C	401	370	2927	194	16	22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	CIN	C	16	13	103	6	3	1
2012	CIN	C	53	48	368	24	1	1
2013	CIN	C	97	84	668	55	5	2
2014	CIN	C	109	104	832	55	3	5
2015	CIN	C	6	5	52	2	0	0
2016	CIN	C	13	13	92	6	1	1
2017	CIN	C	40	37	260	22	2	6
2018	CIN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2018	CIN	C	10	10	68	2	0	0
2018	NYN	C	57	56	484	22	1	6