Jose Melendez and Mariano Rivera Comparison
Who is the better baseball player Jose Melendez or Mariano Rivera? It is a simple question that does not always have a simple answer. I assume that if you are here, you have questions about who is best in your match up or you need help changing someone's mind. I can't guarantee it will work, but good luck nonetheless.
If you are less interested in a Jose Melendez vs. Mariano Rivera comparison and are more interested to see if one is tracking the other, then you are in luck! Click the “View Charts” link in the stat box to see how they compare over their careers. The data table and charts on these pages visualize how each player has progressed through their careers. They also summarizes both players' career performance.
| Jose Melendez | Mariano Rivera | |
|---|---|---|
| Bats | Right | Right |
| Throws | Right | Right |
| Position | Relief Pitcher | Relief Pitcher |
| Generation | Baby Boomers | Gen X |
| Hall of Fame | No | Yes |
Pitching Stats for Jose Melendez and Mariano Rivera
Career
162 Game Avg.
109
68
Career
162 Game Avg.
1115
68
Career
162 Game Avg.
12
7
Career
162 Game Avg.
10
7
Career
162 Game Avg.
16
16
Career
162 Game Avg.
82
16
Career
162 Game Avg.
14
14
Career
162 Game Avg.
60
14
Career
162 Game Avg.
53.33
53.33
Career
162 Game Avg.
57.75
53.33
Career
162 Game Avg.
3
2
Career
162 Game Avg.
652
2
Career
162 Game Avg.
85
53
Career
162 Game Avg.
315
53
Career
162 Game Avg.
3.47
3.47
Career
162 Game Avg.
2.21
3.47
Career
162 Game Avg.
3.16
3.16
Career
162 Game Avg.
2.09
3.16
Career
162 Game Avg.
3.94
3.94
Career
162 Game Avg.
2.67
3.94
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.241
0.241
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.211
0.241
Career
162 Game Avg.
662
413
Career
162 Game Avg.
3851
413
Career
162 Game Avg.
220.67
137.66
Career
162 Game Avg.
1283.67
137.66
Career
162 Game Avg.
197
123
Career
162 Game Avg.
998
123
Career
162 Game Avg.
8.03
8.03
Career
162 Game Avg.
7
8.03
Career
162 Game Avg.
27
17
Career
162 Game Avg.
71
17
Career
162 Game Avg.
1.1
1.1
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.5
1.1
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.25
0.25
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.06
0.25
Career
162 Game Avg.
60
37
Career
162 Game Avg.
286
37
Career
162 Game Avg.
15
9
Career
162 Game Avg.
41
9
Career
162 Game Avg.
2.45
2.45
Career
162 Game Avg.
2.01
2.45
Career
162 Game Avg.
172
107
Career
162 Game Avg.
1173
107
Career
162 Game Avg.
7.02
7.02
Career
162 Game Avg.
8.22
7.02
Career
162 Game Avg.
1.58
1.58
Career
162 Game Avg.
1.05
1.58
Career
162 Game Avg.
1.051
1.051
Career
162 Game Avg.
1.137
1.051
Career
162 Game Avg.
5
3
Career
162 Game Avg.
13
3
Career
162 Game Avg.
7
4
Career
162 Game Avg.
46
4
Career
162 Game Avg.
3
2
Career
162 Game Avg.
3
2
Career
162 Game Avg.
911
568
Career
162 Game Avg.
5103
568
Career
162 Game Avg.
37
23
Career
162 Game Avg.
952
23
Career
162 Game Avg.
90
56
Career
162 Game Avg.
340
56
Career
162 Game Avg.
3.67
3.67
Career
162 Game Avg.
2.38
3.67
Career
162 Game Avg.
13
8
Career
162 Game Avg.
26
8
Career
162 Game Avg.
12
7
Career
162 Game Avg.
25
7
Career
162 Game Avg.
9
6
Career
162 Game Avg.
88
6
Career
162 Game Avg.
1.165
1.165
Career
162 Game Avg.
1
1.165
Career
162 Game Avg.
819
511
Career
162 Game Avg.
4720
511
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.83
0.83
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.3
0.83
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.268
0.268
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.263
0.268
Career
162 Game Avg.
37.16
37.16
Career
162 Game Avg.
35.78
37.16
Fielding Stats for Jose Melendez and Mariano Rivera
Career
162 Game Avg.
5
7.43
Career
162 Game Avg.
19
7.43
Career
162 Game Avg.
109
162
Career
162 Game Avg.
1115
162
Career
162 Game Avg.
12
17.83
Career
162 Game Avg.
10
17.83
Career
162 Game Avg.
662
983.89
Career
162 Game Avg.
3851
983.89
Career
162 Game Avg.
220.67
327.96
Career
162 Game Avg.
1283.67
327.96
Career
162 Game Avg.
7
10.4
Career
162 Game Avg.
110
10.4
Career
162 Game Avg.
25
37.16
Career
162 Game Avg.
258
37.16
Career
162 Game Avg.
3
4.46
Career
162 Game Avg.
6
4.46
Career
162 Game Avg.
35
52.02
Career
162 Game Avg.
374
52.02
Career
162 Game Avg.
32
47.56
Career
162 Game Avg.
368
47.56
Career
162 Game Avg.
91.43
91.43
Career
162 Game Avg.
98.4
91.43
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.294
0.294
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.33
0.294
Career
162 Game Avg.
1
1.49
Career
162 Game Avg.
12
1.49
Jose Melendez
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Mariano Rivera
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Jose Melendez
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Mariano Rivera
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Hitting Stats for Jose Melendez and Mariano Rivera
Career
162 Game Avg.
109
162
Career
162 Game Avg.
1115
162
Career
162 Game Avg.
27
40
Career
162 Game Avg.
4
40
Career
162 Game Avg.
25
37
Career
162 Game Avg.
3
37
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.08
0.08
Mariano Rivera
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0.08
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.278
0.278
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.375
0.278
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.39
0.58
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.04
0.58
Career
162 Game Avg.
3
4
Career
162 Game Avg.
1
4
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.111
0.111
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.25
0.111
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.12
0.12
Mariano Rivera
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0.12
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.231
0.231
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.25
0.231
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.04
0.04
Mariano Rivera
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0.04
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.08
0.08
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.113
0.08
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.174
0.174
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.333
0.174
Career
162 Game Avg.
1
1
Career
162 Game Avg.
1
1
Jose Melendez
Career
162 Game Avg.
-0.86
-1.28
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.01
-1.28
Career
162 Game Avg.
1
1
Career
162 Game Avg.
1
1
Career
162 Game Avg.
18
27
Career
162 Game Avg.
1
27
Career
162 Game Avg.
1.5
1.5
Career
162 Game Avg.
4
1.5
Career
162 Game Avg.
0.06
0.06
Career
162 Game Avg.
1
0.06
Jose Melendez
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Mariano Rivera
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Jose Melendez
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0
Mariano Rivera
Career
162 Game Avg.
0
0