• Full name Alejandro DeJesus Mejia
  • Born 01/18/1991 in Sylmar, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Arizona
  • Debut 06/29/2017
  • Drafted in the 4th round (150th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012 (signed for $250,000).
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    Mejia hit well for Arizona this year. He has a line-drive stroke with an all-field approach. Mejia is an average runner with good footwork and soft hands. His pure arm strength is below average, but he has a quick release, which makes it play up. Mejia could play shortstop some, but he profiles best as a utility player in the big leagues. Mejia's cousin is Brewers righthander Marco Estrada.

Best Tools List

  • Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018
  • Rated Best Defensive SS in the Texas League in 2014

Career Transactions

  • Acereros del Norte activated SS Alex Mejia from the reserve list.
  • Acereros del Norte placed SS Alex Mejia on the reserve list.

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