Mario Mendoza Stats & Facts

Mario Mendoza Stats & Facts

ByTom

  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page Mario Mendoza Positions: Shortstop and Third BasemanBats: Right  •  Throws: Right5-11, 170lb (180cm, 77kg)Born: December 26, 1950  in Chihuahua, MexicoDebut: April 26, 1974 (13,490th in major league history)vs. HOU 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: May 22, 1982vs. KCR 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0…

In his last major league at-bat, Mario Mendoza, who will become a minor league hitting instructor, reaches first on a fielder’s choice, ending his nine-year career with a .215 batting average. The Ranger infielder’s name will become infamous, as players struggling at the plate will become known as performing below the ‘Mendoza Line.’

In his last major league at-bat, Mario Mendoza, who will become a minor league hitting instructor, reaches first on a fielder’s choice, ending his nine-year career with a .215 batting average. The Ranger infielder’s name will become infamous, as players struggling at the plate will become known as performing below the ‘Mendoza Line.’

ByTom

In his last major league at-bat, Mario Mendoza, who will become a minor league hitting instructor, reaches first on a fielder’s choice, ending his nine-year career with a .215 batting average. The Ranger infielder’s name will become infamous, as players struggling at the plate will become known as performing below the ‘Mendoza Line.’

In a ten player deal the Mariners receive Richie Zish and the Rangers receive Rick Honeycutt

In a ten player deal the Mariners receive Richie Zish and the Rangers receive Rick Honeycutt

ByThis Day in Baseball

December 12, 1980 – The Mariners trade Larry Cox, Rick Honeycutt, Willie Horton, Mario Mendoza and Leon Roberts to the Texas Rangers for Steve Finch, Brian Allard, Rick Auerbach, Ken Clay, Jerry Don Gleaton and Richie Zisk. Honeycutt will lead the league in era in 1983 for the Rangers. Zisk will have 2 productive years…