Ivan Melendez
Ivan Melendez | |
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Texas Longhorns – No. 17 | |
First Baseman/Third Baseman/Designated Hitter | |
Born: El Paso, Texas | January 24, 2000|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
NCAA statistics | |
Batting average | .319 |
Home Runs | 13 |
Runs batted in | 51 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Ivan Melendez (born January 24, 2000) is an American college baseball Infielder for the Texas Longhorns.
Early life[]
Melendez grew up in El Paso, Texas, and attended Coronado High School.[1] Melendez was recruited by Odessa College who plays in the NJCAA.
College career[]
Melendez spent his first two college seasons as a third baseman at NJCAA school Odessa College. During Melendez’s freshman season at Odessa college, Melendez played third base hitting .411 with 17 homers, 70 RBI and a slugging percentage of .896. He was named third-team Division I All-American by the NJCAA.[2] Melendez’s sophomore season was cut short due to COVID-19. However, during the shortened season, Melendez batted .354 with seven doubles, three triples and four homers.
In 2021, Melendez committed to Texas as a redshirt sophomore. During Melendez’s first season at Texas, he hit .319 with 13 doubles, 3 triples, 13 home runs, and driving in 51 RBI’s.[3] Melendez is known for hitting the go-ahead home run against Mississippi State in the College World Series.[4] Melendez also earned 2021 First-Team All Big 12 honors and All College World Series honors.[5]
References[]
- ^ "IVAN MELENDEZ". Perfect Game.
- ^ Chavez, Felix. "Former Coronado baseball standout Ivan Melendez commits to Texas". El Paso Times.
- ^ "2021 Baseball Roster". Texas Sports.
- ^ Dimmitt, Zach (June 26, 2021). "Texas' Melendez Mashes Home Run Late, Secures CWS Win Over Bulldogs". SI.
- ^ "2021 All-Big 12 Baseball Awards Announced". Big12Sports.
- 2000 births
- Living people
- Texas Longhorns baseball players
- Junior college baseball players in the United States
- Baseball players from Texas
- Sportspeople from El Paso, Texas