Francisco José Meja, a Dominican professional baseball catcher and outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball, was born on October 27, 1995. (MLB).
He formerly played for the Cleveland Indians and San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball. Meja was born in the Dominican Republic, in the town of Bani. He received his education at Las Carreras de Ban.
Meja is represented by Independent Sports & Entertainment, a sports agency (ISE). As a non-drafted international free agent, Meja signed with the Cleveland Indians in July 2012 for over $100,000.
Meja started the 2016 season with Lake County and was promoted to the Lynchburg Hillcats of the Carolina League’s Class A-Advanced in June.
In 2013, he made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Arizona Indians, with whom he spent the entire season, batting.205 with four home runs and 24 RBIs in 30 games.
On July 19, 2018, Meja was traded to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Brad Hand and Adam Cimber.
Meja was dealt with by the Tampa Bay Rays on December 29, 2020, along with prospects Luis Patio, Blake Hunt, and Cole Wilcox, for Blake Snell.
How Much Francisco Mejia Make?
Francisco Mejia’s annual salary is $586,300, with a $0 signing bonus. Francisco Mejia has an estimated net worth of $1,803,053.
Career Earnings:
| Year | Basic Salary | Sign Bonus | Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $586,300 | – | $586,300 |
| 2020 | $182,700 | – | $182,700 |
| 2019 | $508,470 | – | $508,470 |
| 2018 | $5,860 | – | $5,860 |
| 2018 | $79,110 | – | $79,110 |
| 2017 | $90,613 | – | $90,613 |
| 2012 | – | $350,000 | $350,000 |
