MJ Melendez

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.