Adalberto Méndez

Adalberto Méndez (born February 22, 1982) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins in 2010.

Méndez was chosen by the Florida Marlins from the Chicago Cubs in the minor league phase of the 2007 Rule 5 draft. He was called up to the major leagues for the first time on September 4, 2010. Méndez became a free agent after the 2011 season.

On June 9, 2012, Méndez signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. In 11 appearances (eight starts) for Oaxaca, he logged a 2-3 record and 4.36 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 43+1⁄3 innings pitched. Méndez was released by the Guerreros on July 26.

On May 18, 2013, Méndez signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. In four outings for Campeche, he recorded a 2.70 ERA with two strikeouts over 3+1⁄3 innings of work. Méndez was released by the Piratas on May 23.

On May 31, 2013, Méndez signed with the Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican League. In 19 appearances for the Vaqueros, he compiled a 3-3 record and 4.76 ERA with 30 strikeouts and three saves across 58+2⁄3 innings pitched. Méndez became a free agent after the season.

• Rule 5 draft results

• Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet