Erick Mejia, who recently converted from infielder to pitcher within the Washington Nationals organization, has been promoted to Double-A Harrisburg. The move follows a period of success pitching at the High-A level.
Mejia, 30, made the transition to the mound earlier this year after spending his prior 13 professional seasons as a position player. He joined the Nationals farm system in 2023.
Pitching at High-A Fredericksburg, Mejia appeared in 10 games out of the bullpen. He recorded 17 strikeouts against four walks in 10.1 innings pitched.
His performance included seven scoreless outings in his ten appearances. Batters have hit .150 against him. He throws a fastball that reaches 98 miles per hour.
Before converting, Mejia played in five organizations as an infielder or outfielder. He had two short stints in Major League Baseball with the Kansas City Royals in 2019 and 2020, batting just .167 in 36 at-bats. He also earned a bronze medal with the Dominican Republic in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
The promotion to Double-A Harrisburg was first reported Tuesday.
Mejia's transition at age 30 is uncommon in professional baseball. His early success pitching could offer a path to the Major League level, potentially helping address the Nationals bullpen needs. He previously played at Triple-A Rochester as a position player.
