Hey everyone, it’s your boy here, back with another deep dive into the stats world. Today, I’ve been digging into Carlos Mendoza’s numbers. You know, sometimes you just get curious about these players, especially when you hear their names pop up in conversations about new managers and all that.
So, I started where anyone would – I just fired up my browser and started searching. I wasn’t really sure what I’d find, given that Mendoza isn’t exactly a household name from his playing days.
First thing I found was basic stuff, like where he was born – Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela. Cool, always interesting to see where these guys come from. Then I saw his MLB career was pretty short, just two seasons. He played for the Rockies and the Mets, which I kinda remembered vaguely.
I kept digging. His batting average was .182. Yeah, not great. Only 4 hits in his whole career. That got me thinking, this guy’s more known for his coaching and managing now, right?
Here’s where it got a bit more interesting. I stumbled upon some info about his new gig as the manager of the New York Mets. Apparently, he’s gonna be pulling in $1.5 million a year for the next three years. Not too shabby! Made me chuckle a bit, thinking about that jump from a .182 hitter to a million-dollar manager. Only in baseball, folks!
I also found some minor league stuff, like when he was assigned to the Lakeland Flying Tigers from the West Michigan Whitecaps. That was back in May, but the year wasn’t mentioned. Lots of moving around in the minors, that’s for sure.
- Born in Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
- Played 2 seasons in MLB
- Hit .182 with 4 hits total
- New manager of the New York Mets
- Salary: $1.5 million per year for 3 years
I even found a little tidbit about his personal life – he’s married, as of March 2021, his wife’s name is Frances.
I spent a good chunk of time just clicking through different pages, trying to piece together his career. Honestly, it wasn’t the most exciting research session, but hey, that’s how it goes sometimes. You never know what you’re gonna find when you start digging into these players’ histories.
At the end of it all, I felt like I had a decent picture of Carlos Mendoza, the player and now the manager. It’s a story of a guy who didn’t make the biggest splash as a player but found his way in the game through other avenues.
Anyways, that’s my little stats adventure for today. Hope you guys found it at least a little interesting. Catch you next time!
