Sam Mejias
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Samuel Elias Mejias
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Sam Mejias was an outfielder with a cannon arm. Unfortunately, he struggled to hit major league pitching although he did manage .278 and .286 as a part-time player for the Cincinnati Reds in 1980 and 1981, respectively.
After his playing career ended, outfielder Mejias managed in the minor leagues for a decade. He was the Seattle Mariners first base coach from 1993 to 1999 and joined the Baltimore Orioles in the same capacity for the 2007 season.
Mejias' brother, Marcos Mejias, was an outfielder in the Milwaukee Brewers chain 1973-1975.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Eugene Emeralds | Northwest League | 33-34 | 3rd | Cincinnati Reds | |
| 1984 | GCL Reds | Gulf Coast League | 32-31 | 5th | Cincinnati Reds | |
| 1985 | GCL Reds | Gulf Coast League | 38-24 | 3rd (t) | Cincinnati Reds | |
| 1986 | GCL Reds | Gulf Coast League | 34-28 | 1st | Cincinnati Reds | Lost League Finals |
| 1987 | GCL Reds | Gulf Coast League | 32-31 | 6th | Cincinnati Reds | |
| 1988 | GCL Reds | Gulf Coast League | 21-42 | 10th (t) | Cincinnati Reds | |
| 1989 | GCL Reds | Gulf Coast League | 37-26 | 4th (t) | Cincinnati Reds | |
| 1990 | GCL Reds | Gulf Coast League | 36-27 | 3rd (t) | Cincinnati Reds | |
| 1991 | Princeton Reds | Appalachian League | 24-40 | 8th | Cincinnati Reds | |
| 1992 | Princeton Reds | Appalachian League | 34-31 | 4th | Cincinnati Reds |
