About Melvin Mora
Melvin Mora Diaz (born February 2, 1972) is a Venezuelan-American former professional baseball infielder who currently serves as a hitting coach for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies, and Arizona Diamondbacks, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Mercuries Tigers. From his debut in 1999 to 2003, Mora was known as a utility player, playing all three outfield positions, shortstop, and second base. In 2004, the Orioles made Mora their everyday third baseman, a position he occupied through 2009. Finally excelling as a hitter, Mora was chosen for his first All-Star selection. In 1999, he scored the winning run of the final game of the year for the Mets on a wild pitch by the Pirates' Brad Clontz, which propelled the Mets to a one-game playoff with Cincinnati, which they won. In 2004, Mora became the Orioles' regular third baseman and enjoyed his most productive season in the majors.
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