J.C. Mejia Stats & Scouting Report

IP	18.1
ERA	7.85
WHIP	1.800
BB/9	3.0
SO/9	5.9

Full name Jean Carlos Mejía
Born 08/26/1996 in Gaspar Hernandez, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 250 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut 05/21/2021

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Organization Prospect Rankings

TRACK RECORD: Mejia started his professional career slowly, spending three years in the Dominican Summer League. He made his U.S. debut in 2017 and started to build some buzz before breaking out in 2018—a performance that led him to be a popular name at the trade deadline and eventually added to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He was unable to capitalize on that momentum in 2019, however, due to a hip injury that limited him to eight starts and ended his season in June.

SCOUTING REPORT: Mejia has a big, 6-foot-4 frame with a chance to develop into a solid starting pitcher. His fastball has been up to 96 mph and sits at 93. He has a good feel for spin and his curveball and slider both have plus potential. He also can generate swings-and-misses with his changeup. He pitches with above-average control. With a big frame and a solid four-pitch arsenal that he can throw for strikes, Mejia offers considerable upside but is also short on experience.

THE FUTURE: Mejia should be fully healthy for the start of the 2020 season and will look to make up for lost time. If he can get back to where he was before his injury, he should soon reach Double-A Akron.
Track Record: The Indians in 2013 signed Mejia as a 17-year-old out of the Dominican Republic. He started his professional career slowly, spending three years in the Dominican Summer League. He made his U.S. debut in 2017 and started to build some buzz before breaking out in 2018. His performance this year, mostly at low Class A Lake County, led him to be a popular name at the trade deadline and he was eventually added to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

Scouting Report: Mejia has a big, 6-foot-4 frame with a chance to develop into a solid starting pitcher. His fastball has been up to 96 mph and sits at 93. He has a good feel for spin and his curveball and slider both have plus potential. He also can generate swings-and-misses with his changeup. He pitches with above-average control. With a big frame and a solid four-pitch arsenal that he can throw for strikes, Mejia offers considerable upside. But he is also short on experience. Already 22, he has only started 17 games and thrown 241.1 innings in his career.

The Future: In 2019 Mejia will look to build on his breakout performance with high Class A Lynchburg. If he does, he should start advancing more quickly and could soon establish himself as one of the Indians' top pitching prospects.

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: Mejia started his professional career slowly, spending three years in the Dominican Summer League. He made his U.S. debut in 2017 and started to build some buzz before breaking out in 2018—a performance that led him to be a popular name at the trade deadline and eventually added to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He was unable to capitalize on that momentum in 2019, however, due to a hip injury that limited him to eight starts and ended his season in June.

SCOUTING REPORT: Mejia has a big, 6-foot-4 frame with a chance to develop into a solid starting pitcher. His fastball has been up to 96 mph and sits at 93. He has a good feel for spin and his curveball and slider both have plus potential. He also can generate swings-and-misses with his changeup. He pitches with above-average control. With a big frame and a solid four-pitch arsenal that he can throw for strikes, Mejia offers considerable upside but is also short on experience.

THE FUTURE: Mejia should be fully healthy for the start of the 2020 season and will look to make up for lost time. If he can get back to where he was before his injury, he should soon reach Double-A Akron.

Career Transactions

RHP J.C. Mejía assigned to Toros del Este.
RHP J.C. Mejía assigned to Tigres del Licey.
Diablos Rojos del Mexico signed free agent RHP J.C. Mejía.
RHP J.C. Mejía assigned to Dominican Republic.
RHP J.C. Mejía elected free agency.
RHP J.C. Mejía assigned to Tigres del Licey.
Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP J.C. Mejía on the restricted list.
Milwaukee Brewers transferred RHP J.C. Mejía from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right shoulder inflammation.
Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP J.C. Mejía on the 15-day injured list retroactive to August 14, 2023. Right shoulder inflammation.
Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of RHP J.C. Mejía from Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of RHP J.C. Mejía from Nashville Sounds.
Nashville Sounds transferred RHP J.C. Mejía to the Development List.
Nashville Sounds activated RHP J.C. Mejía.
Nashville Sounds transferred RHP J.C. Mejía to the Development List.
Milwaukee Brewers invited non-roster RHP J.C. Mejía and to spring training.
RHP J.C. Mejía and assigned to Tigres del Licey.
Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP J.C. Mejia outright to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP J.C. Mejia to Nashville Sounds.
Nashville Sounds activated RHP J.C. Mejia.
sent RHP J.C. Mejia on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
sent RHP J.C. Mejia on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
sent RHP J.C. Mejia on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
RHP J.C. Mejia assigned to Milwaukee Brewers.
sent RHP J.C. Mejia on a rehab assignment to Biloxi Shuckers.
Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP J.C. Mejia on the restricted list.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP J.C. Mejia to Nashville Sounds.
RHP J.C. Mejia assigned to Nashville Sounds.
RHP J.C. Mejia assigned to Dominican Republic.
Cleveland Indians designated RHP J.C. Mejia for assignment.
Cleveland Indians recalled RHP J.C. Mejia from Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians optioned RHP J.C. Mejia to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians recalled RHP J.C. Mejia from Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians optioned RHP J.C. Mejia to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians recalled RHP J.C. Mejia from Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians optioned RHP J.C. Mejia to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians recalled RHP J.C. Mejia from Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians optioned RHP J.C. Mejia to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians recalled RHP J.C. Mejia from Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians optioned RHP J.C. Mejia to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians recalled RHP J.C. Mejia from Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians optioned RHP J.C. Mejia to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians recalled RHP J.C. Mejia from Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians optioned RHP J.C. Mejia to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians recalled RHP Jean Carlos Mejia from Columbus Clippers.
RHP Jean Carlos Mejia assigned to Columbus Clippers from Indians Alternate Training Site.
Cleveland Indians optioned P Jean Carlos Mejia to Columbus Clippers.
RHP J.C. Mejia and assigned to Tigres del Licey.
RHP Jean Carlos Mejia assigned to Tigres del Licey.
RHP Jean Carlos Mejia assigned to Leones del Escogido.
Cleveland Indians activated RHP Jean Carlos Mejia.
Cleveland Indians reassigned RHP Jean Carlos Mejia to the minor leagues.
Cleveland Indians recalled RHP Jean Carlos Mejia from Indians Alternate Training Site.
Cleveland Indians optioned RHP Jean Carlos Mejia to Akron RubberDucks.
Cleveland Indians recalled Jean Carlos Mejia from Lynchburg Hillcats.
Lynchburg Hillcats placed RHP Jean Carlos Mejia on the 7-day injured list.
Lynchburg Hillcats activated RHP Jean Carlos Mejia from the 7-day injured list.
Lynchburg Hillcats placed RHP Jean Carlos Mejia on the 7-day injured list retroactive to April 17, 2019.
RHP Jean Carlos Mejia assigned to Lynchburg Hillcats from Akron RubberDucks.
Cleveland Indians optioned RHP Jean Carlos Mejia to Akron RubberDucks.
Cleveland Indians selected the contract of Jean Carlos Mejia from Lynchburg Hillcats.
RHP Jean Carlos Mejia assigned to Lynchburg Hillcats from Lake County Captains.
Lake County Captains activated RHP Jean Carlos Mejia from the 7-day disabled list.
Lake County Captains placed RHP Jean Carlos Mejia on the 7-day disabled list.
RHP Jean Carlos Mejia assigned to Lake County Captains.
RHP Jean Carlos Mejia assigned to Cleveland Indians.
RHP Jean Carlos Mejia assigned to Mahoning Valley Scrappers from AZL Indians.
RHP Jean Carlos Mejia assigned to AZL Indians from Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
RHP Jean Carlos Mejia assigned to Mahoning Valley Scrappers from DSL Indians.
RHP Jean Carlos Mejia assigned to DSL Indians.
Cleveland Indians signed free agent RHP Jean Carlos Mejia to a minor league contract.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled RHP J.C. Mejia from Nashville Sounds.
Cleveland Guardians traded RHP J.C. Mejia to Milwaukee Brewers for Player To Be Named Later.