Gilberto Mejia
| AB | 4257 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .275 |
| OBP | .349 |
| SLG | .383 |
| HR | 48 |
- Full name Gilberto Mejia
- Born 09/01/1982 in Bani, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 160 / Bats: S / Throws: R
- School Liceo Gregorio
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Mejia failed to establish himself in low Class A in both 2002 and 2003, but he took off after a demotion to the Gulf Coast League last June. He led the GCL in hitting and slugging while finishing second in stolen bases. The downside is that he was old for a complex league at 20. Mejia has good physical tools. He has above-average speed and can drive the ball with authority to all fields. Primarily a second baseman in the past, he moved to shortstop in the GCL. His hands are suspect and his arm isn't strong or accurate, so the Tigers may try him in the outfield in 2004. His future probably lies as a utilityman. Mejia still has to prove he can hit and control the strike zone above the lowest levels of the minors. Detroit hopes his third try at West Michigan will be the charm.
