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Humberto Mejía

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Humberto Mejía
Mejía with the Chunichi Dragons in 2024
Chunichi Dragons – No. 91
Pitcher
Born: (1997-03-03) March 3, 1997 (age 27)
Panama City, Panama
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 7, 2020, for the Miami Marlins
NPB: June 24, 2023, for the Chunichi Dragons
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record0–5
Earned run average6.68
Strikeouts31
NPB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record6-9
Earned run average3.90
Strikeouts71
Teams

Humberto Albert Mejía (born March 3, 1997) is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Career

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Miami Marlins

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Mejía with the Miami Marlins in 2020

On September 16, 2013, Mejía signed with the Miami Marlins as an international free agent.[1] He did not appear in a professional game until 2015 when he played for the DSL Marlins, and went 3–3 with a 1.69 ERA over 74+2⁄3 innings.

In 2016, Mejía split the season between the GCL Marlins and the Batavia Muckdogs, going 4–5 with a 2.90 ERA over 49+2⁄3 innings. In 2017, Mejía missed the season due to injury.[2] In 2018, Mejía returned to Batavia, going 1–6 with a 3.30 ERA over 62+2⁄3innings.

In 2019, Mejía split the season between the Single-A Clinton LumberKings and the High-A Jupiter Hammerheads, going a combined 5–2 with a 2.09 ERA over 90+1⁄3 innings.[3] Following the season, he was added to the Marlins 40–man roster.[4]

On August 7, 2020, Mejía made his MLB debut[5] against the New York Mets and pitched 2.1 innings of one-run ball.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On August 31, 2020, Mejía, Caleb Smith, and Julio Frias were traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Starling Marte.[6] Mejía made 5 appearances for the Diamondbacks in 2021, going 0–3 with a 7.25 ERA and 20 strikeouts. On the farm, Mejía made 21 starts split between the Triple-A Reno Aces and Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles, posting a cumulative 7–9 record and 5.12 ERA with 100 strikeouts in 103.2 innings pitched.[7]

Mejía was optioned to Triple-A Reno to begin the 2022 season.[8] On April 7, 2022, he was designated for assignment by Arizona.[9] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Reno on April 10.[10] After 9 games in Reno, in which he struggled to a 9.60 ERA, Mejía was released on May 24.[11]

Guerreros de Oaxaca

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On June 4, 2022, Mejía signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[12][13] In 3 starts, he posted a 0–2 record with a 7.71 ERA. Mejía was released on June 24.

Mariachis de Guadalajara

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On June 26, 2022, Mejía signed with the Mariachis de Guadalajara.[14] On July 14, Mejía threw the first complete-game shutout in club history, blanking the Piratas de Campeche while only allowing 3 hits in the 10–0 victory.[15][16] In 7 starts for Guadalajara, he worked to a 2–2 record and 4.99 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 39.2 innings pitched.

Toros de Tijuana

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On August 1, 2022, Mejía was traded to the Toros de Tijuana.[17] In his team debut on August 4, Mejía tossed 5.0 quality innings in a 5–2 victory over the Generales de Durango.[18] The start proved to be his only appearance for the team down the stretch.[19]

New York Mets

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On January 4, 2023, Mejia signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets.[20] He was assigned to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets to begin the season,[21] where he made 8 starts and logged a 6.17 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 35.0 innings of work.

Chunichi Dragons

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On May 24, 2023, Mejía signed with the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[citation needed]

International career

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Mejía was selected to represent Panama at the 2023 World Baseball Classic qualification.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Mejía player page". MLB.com. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  2. ^ Kevin Kraczkowski (May 21, 2019). "Miami Marlins Depth: Jordan Yamamoto & Humberto Mejia Untouchable". Marlins Maniac. SB Nation. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  3. ^ Wells Dusenbury (November 21, 2019). "Marlins cut ties with Wei-Yin Chen; add six prospects to 40-man roster". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  4. ^ Jordan McPherson (November 20, 2019). "Marlins add top prospects eligible for Rule 5 draft to 40-man roster, DFA Wei-Yin Chen". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  5. ^ Joe Frisaro (August 7, 2020). "Marlins stay hot behind Mejía's strong debut". MLB.com. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  6. ^ "Marlins acquire Starling Marte". MLB.com. August 31, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  7. ^ "Diamondbacks' Humberto Mejia: No-decision in season finale". cbssports.com. October 4, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  8. ^ "Diamondbacks' Humberto Mejia: Optioned to Reno". cbssports.com. March 24, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  9. ^ "Diamondbacks' Humberto Mejia: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. April 7, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  10. ^ Polishuk, Mark (April 10, 2022). "Diamondbacks Place Luke Weaver On 10-Day IL". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  11. ^ "Humberto Mejia: Cut by Arizona". cbssports.com. May 24, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  12. ^ "HUMBERTO MEJÍA SE VESTIRÁ DE GUERRERO". guerreros.mx (in Spanish). June 4, 2022. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  13. ^ "LMB: Pitcher exgrandesligas llega a los Guerreros de Oaxaca". amp.septimaentrada.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  14. ^ "Humberto Mejía Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  15. ^ "Humberto Mejía entra en la historia del béisbol mexicano". rpctv.com. July 14, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  16. ^ "Mejía hace historia en México". metrolibre.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  17. ^ "AGREGA TOROS PITCHEO EN ÚLTIMO DÍA". torosdetijuana.com (in Spanish). August 1, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  18. ^ "Humberto Mejía debutó con victoria en los Toros de Tijuana". rpctv.com. August 5, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  19. ^ "Matt Hall y Humberto Mejía integrarán la rotación del Escogido". vicbaez.com. September 30, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  20. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 4 de enero de 2023".
  21. ^ "Mets' Humberto Mejia: Lands minor-league deal from Mets". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  22. ^ "Panamá revela selección para el WBCQ". FEDEBEIS (in Spanish). September 28, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
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