Mendoza Line
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Mendoza Line
First recorded in 1975–80; named after Mario Mendoza Aizpuru (born 1950), Mexican baseball shortstop whose batting average was consistently around .200
Example Sentences
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He will fail to hit above the Mendoza Line this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2022
While none of the sub-.200 players are grade-A assets this season, a few players who are flirting with the Mendoza Line are actually quite valuable.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
A team average with runners in scoring position that makes the Mendoza Line seem Ruthian,
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2014
Until Albert Pujols pulls himself above the Mendoza Line or at least hits his second home run, I'm going to refrain from passing along any fantasy baseball advice.
From Golf Digest ● May 15, 2012
Chone Figgins, after an encouraging start, is sinking back to the Mendoza Line with an ungodly number of strikeouts.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2012
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