Born08/15/1982 in Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic
ProfileHt.: 5'11" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Minor League Top Prospects
A career .247 hitter with five home runs in four previous seasons in the Athletics' system, the switch-hitting Mejia had a breakout year in 2003. He hit .377 with seven homers while setting a league record with 84 hits.
Mejia came of age as a hitter, spraying balls to all fields while swinging the bat aggressively from both sides. His defensive skills are just adequate. He understands the game well and has good instincts, but needs work on his hands and feet at second.
Scouting Reports
A career .247 hitter with five home runs in four previous seasons in the Athletics' system, the switch-hitting Mejia had a breakout year in 2003. He hit .377 with seven homers while setting a league record with 84 hits.
Mejia came of age as a hitter, spraying balls to all fields while swinging the bat aggressively from both sides. His defensive skills are just adequate. He understands the game well and has good instincts, but needs work on his hands and feet at second.
Download our app
Read the newest magazine issue right on your phone