Yahil Melendez
Yahil Enrique Melendez
Born: September 5, 2005
Ponce, PR
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B, 3B
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 165
Career: 2023-2026
Yahil Melendez has compiled a career batting average of .242 with 5 home runs and 45 RBI in his 105-game career with the Cubs and Myrtle Beach Pelicans. He began playing during the 2023 season and has taken the field during the 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 10 | 39 | 38 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .237 | .256 | .342 | .599 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 53 | 218 | 179 | 47 | 48 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 30 | 62 | .268 | .394 | .425 | .819 | 76 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .250 | .000 | .250 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 51 | 207 | 169 | 22 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 30 | 75 | .219 | .357 | .296 | .653 | 50 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 5 | 21 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .053 | .143 | .105 | .248 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 105 | 429 | 351 | 69 | 85 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 45 | 18 | 10 | 60 | 139 | .242 | .375 | .359 | .734 | 126 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R | AZCL | Cubs | SS | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | .846 | 1.571 |
| 2023 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 2B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.500 |
| 2024 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 2B | 7 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 5 | .958 | 3.286 |
| 2024 | R | AZCL | Cubs | SS | 30 | 30 | 68 | 8 | 13 | .925 | 3.267 |
| 2024 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 3B | 16 | 5 | 29 | 1 | 4 | .971 | 2.125 |
| 2025 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | SS | 29 | 35 | 64 | 12 | 18 | .892 | 3.414 |
| 2025 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 3B | 18 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 2 | .952 | 2.222 |
| 2025 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 4.000 |
| 2025 | R | AZCL | Cubs | SS | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 5.000 |
| 2026 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | .667 |
| Totals | 102 | 105 | 198 | 24 | 42 | .927 | 2.971 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R | Arizona Complex League | Cubs | CHN | July 29, 2023 | August 22, 2023 |
| 2024 | R | Arizona Complex League | Cubs | CHN | May 4, 2024 | July 25, 2024 |
| 2025 | A | Carolina League | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | CHN | May 6, 2025 | August 29, 2025 |
| 2025 | R | Arizona Complex League | Cubs | CHN | December 31, 9999 | |
| 2026 | A | Carolina League | Myrtle Beach Pelicans |
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