Manuel Melendez
Manuel Alejandro (Rojas) Melendez
Born: January 10, 1997
Barquisimeto, VE
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: CF, LF, RF
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165
Career: 2016-2024
Manuel (Rojas) Melendez has compiled a career batting average of .265 with 35 home runs and 230 RBI in his 899-game career with the Grand Junction Rockies, Asheville Tourists, Lancaster JetHawks, Hartford Yard Goats and Veracruz El Aguila. He began playing during the 2016 season and has taken the field during the 2024 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | R | PION | Grand Junction Rockies | 60 | 289 | 265 | 53 | 78 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 33 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 42 | .294 | .337 | .434 | .771 | 115 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | A | SALL3 | Asheville Tourists | 115 | 515 | 488 | 78 | 130 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 59 | 32 | 11 | 10 | 84 | .266 | .291 | .393 | .685 | 192 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | Advanced A | CALL | Lancaster JetHawks | 119 | 541 | 499 | 76 | 145 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 66 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 81 | .291 | .328 | .401 | .729 | 200 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | AA | EL | Hartford Yard Goats | 128 | 536 | 500 | 60 | 129 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 47 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 57 | .258 | .292 | .346 | .638 | 173 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | AA | AANE | Hartford Yard Goats | 82 | 295 | 266 | 24 | 53 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 65 | .199 | .270 | .316 | .585 | 84 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Ind | MEX | Veracruz El Aguila | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 511 | 2182 | 2024 | 291 | 536 | 84 | 20 | 35 | 230 | 96 | 47 | 89 | 331 | .265 | .303 | .378 | .681 | 765 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 12 | 2 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | R | PION | Grand Junction Rockies | OF | 60 | 122 | 8 | 9 | 2 | .935 | 2.167 |
| 2016 | R | PION | Grand Junction Rockies | RF | 44 | 85 | 6 | 5 | 2 | .948 | 2.068 |
| 2016 | R | PION | Grand Junction Rockies | CF | 16 | 37 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .907 | 2.438 |
| 2017 | A | SALL3 | Asheville Tourists | CF | 99 | 228 | 11 | 8 | 0 | .968 | 2.414 |
| 2017 | A | SALL3 | Asheville Tourists | RF | 8 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .929 | 1.625 |
| 2017 | A | SALL3 | Asheville Tourists | OF | 107 | 240 | 12 | 9 | 0 | .966 | 2.355 |
| 2018 | Advanced A | CALL | Lancaster JetHawks | CF | 92 | 221 | 8 | 4 | 1 | .983 | 2.489 |
| 2018 | Advanced A | CALL | Lancaster JetHawks | LF | 13 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .885 | 1.769 |
| 2018 | Advanced A | CALL | Lancaster JetHawks | OF | 115 | 259 | 8 | 8 | 1 | .971 | 2.322 |
| 2018 | Advanced A | CALL | Lancaster JetHawks | RF | 10 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .938 | 1.500 |
| 2019 | AA | EL | Hartford Yard Goats | CF | 82 | 198 | 5 | 2 | 2 | .990 | 2.476 |
| 2019 | AA | EL | Hartford Yard Goats | RF | 26 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 2.038 |
| 2019 | AA | EL | Hartford Yard Goats | LF | 16 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .923 | 1.500 |
| 2019 | AA | EL | Hartford Yard Goats | OF | 122 | 269 | 11 | 4 | 4 | .986 | 2.295 |
| 2021 | AA | AANE | Hartford Yard Goats | RF | 54 | 86 | 7 | 5 | 2 | .949 | 1.722 |
| 2021 | AA | AANE | Hartford Yard Goats | LF | 15 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.133 |
| 2021 | AA | AANE | Hartford Yard Goats | CF | 10 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.900 |
| 2024 | Ind | MEX | Veracruz El Aguila | OF | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .400 |
| 2024 | Ind | MEX | Veracruz El Aguila | CF | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 2024 | Ind | MEX | Veracruz El Aguila | RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2024 | Ind | MEX | Veracruz El Aguila | LF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Totals | 899 | 1906 | 85 | 65 | 16 | .968 | 2.215 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | R | Pioneer League | Grand Junction Rockies | COL | June 17, 2016 | September 7, 2016 |
| 2017 | A | South Atlantic League | Asheville Tourists | COL | April 7, 2017 | September 4, 2017 |
| 2018 | Advanced A | California League | Lancaster JetHawks | COL | April 6, 2018 | September 3, 2018 |
| 2019 | AA | Eastern League | Hartford Yard Goats | COL | April 4, 2019 | August 30, 2019 |
| 2021 | AA | AA Northeast | Hartford Yard Goats | COL | May 4, 2021 | September 15, 2021 |
| 2024 | Ind | Mexican League | Veracruz El Aguila | July 11, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
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