Ivan Melendez Homers for the First Time as a ProIvan Melendez Homers for the First Time as a ProOn Saturday, El Paso native Ivan Melendez homered for the first time as a professional ballplayer, as a member of the Class A Visalia Rawhide.Steve KaplowitzSteve Kaplowitz
Arizona Diamondbacks Could Be Perfect Fit For Ivan MelendezArizona Diamondbacks Could Be Perfect Fit For Ivan MelendezThe Arizona Diamondbacks do not have a franchise anchor at first base, paving the way for Ivan Melendez to take over that position in a few years.Steve KaplowitzSteve Kaplowitz
El Pasoan Most Exciting Player, College BaseballEl Pasoan Most Exciting Player, College BaseballEl Pasoan and Coronado High School grad Ivan Melendez hit a towering home run on Friday in the Texas Longhorn’s 8-1 win over Kansas.Buzz AdamsBuzz Adams
Coronado Grad, Texas Baseball Standout Ivan Melendez Named Big 12 Player of the YearCoronado Grad, Texas Baseball Standout Ivan Melendez Named Big 12 Player of the YearAfter his standout season with the No. 19 Texas baseball team, El Paso's own Ivan Melendez has been recognized as the Big 12 Player of the Year. Adrian BroaddusAdrian Broaddus