Adalberto Méndez

For the athlete, see Adalberto Mendez (athlete).

Adalberto Méndez
Pitcher
Born: (1982-02-22) February 22, 1982 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 6, 2010, for the Florida Marlins
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2010, for the Florida Marlins
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	1–3
Earned run average	5.11
Strikeouts	7
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Florida Marlins (2010)

Adalberto Méndez (born February 22, 1982) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins in 2010.

Career

Florida Marlins

Méndez was chosen by the Florida Marlins from the Chicago Cubs in the minor league phase of the 2007 Rule 5 draft. He was called up to the major leagues for the first time on September 4, 2010. Méndez became a free agent after the 2011 season.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On June 9, 2012, Méndez signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. In 11 appearances (eight starts) for Oaxaca, he logged a 2-3 record and 4.36 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 43+1⁄3 innings pitched. Méndez was released by the Guerreros on July 26.

Piratas de Campeche

On May 18, 2013, Méndez signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. In four outings for Campeche, he recorded a 2.70 ERA with two strikeouts over 3+1⁄3 innings of work. Méndez was released by the Piratas on May 23.

Vaqueros Laguna

On May 31, 2013, Méndez signed with the Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican League. In 19 appearances for the Vaqueros, he compiled a 3-3 record and 4.76 ERA with 30 strikeouts and three saves across 58+2⁄3 innings pitched. Méndez became a free agent after the season.

See also

• Rule 5 draft results

External links

• Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet