MJ Melendez
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About
Major league catcher and outfielder who was originally selected as a second-round pick in the 2017 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals. He was later named a member of the Puerto Rican men's national team that played in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Before Fame
He is a graduate of the Westminster Christian Private School. Had he not been drafted, he would've played college baseball at Florida International University.
Trivia
As a rookie in 2022, he hit four lead-off home runs, which is a Royals' franchise record. The previous record-holder was David DeJesus.
Family Life
He is a native of the Daytona Beach, Florida area. His father, Mervyl Sr., is a college baseball coach.
Associated With
He played alongside Francisco Lindor and Javier Báez as a member of the Puerto Rican men's national team during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
