The Red Sox now have four players who have entered the infamous realm of the Mendoza Line. Just what is the Mendoza Line? The name derives as an “honor” to former Pirates shortstop Mario Mendoza whose futility with the bat was clearly demonstrated in his career. Mendoza in a five-year span hit a sub .200 in four of those seasons.
Since then the Mendoza Line has become a cherished companion to players, fans, and the media to pinpoint though its terminology the absolute absence of any threat of offensive mayhem. Mendoza did manage to successfully finish his career with a .