Melvin Mora | |
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Third baseman | |
Born: Yaracuý State, Venezuela | February 2, 1972|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 30, 1999, for the New York Mets | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 29, 2011, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .277 |
Home runs | 171 |
Runs batted in | 754 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Member of the Venezuelan | |
Baseball Hall of Fame | |
Induction | 2022 |
Vote | 75% |
Election method | Contemporary Committee |
Melvin Mora Diaz (born February 2, 1972) is a Venezuelan-American former professional baseball infielder. He played for the New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB).
From his debut in 1999 to 2003, Mora was known as a utility player, playing all three outfield positions, shortstop, and second base. In 2004, the Orioles made Mora their everyday third baseman, a position he occupied through 2009.