May 22 in Texas Rangers History: In his last major league at-bat, Mario Mendoza, who will become a minor league hitting instructor, reaches first on a fielder’s ch (1982)

On May 22, 1982 — In his last major league at-bat, Mario Mendoza, who will become a minor league hitting instructor, reaches first on a fielder’s choice, ending his nine-year career with a .215 batting average. The Texas Ranger infielder’s name will become infamous, as players struggling at the plat

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