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Venezuela Endy Chávez is a former Major League Baseball outfielder known for his exceptional defensive plays and consistent hitting, making him a valuable asset to multiple MLB teams.
AIG sponsored a special bobblehead doll day to commemorate “The Catch” made by Endy Chávez during the 2006 NLCS while playing for the New York Mets. Their advertisement was prominently displayed in left field where the play occurred.
Endy de Jesus Chávez Meza was born on February 7, 1978, in Valencia, Venezuela. His early life in Venezuela, where his father worked as a handyman, involved honing hand-eye coordination by hitting pebbles with sticks. This foundational skill would later prove significant in his professional baseball career. Chávez initially caught the attention of Colorado Rockies scouts at 18, but ultimately signed with the New York Mets after the Rockies’ interest waned. He began his Minor League Baseball career in 1997 with the Gulf Coast League Mets, progressing through various Mets affiliates before being claimed by the Kansas City Royals in the 2000 Rule 5 draft. His Major League debut came with the Royals on May 29, 2001.
Following his time with the Royals, Chávez spent significant periods with the Montreal Expos, who later became the Washington Nationals. During his tenure from 2002 to 2005, he distinguished himself as a leadoff hitter and center fielder, demonstrating notable speed with 18 stolen bases in 2003 and 32 in 2004. A defining period of his career was with the New York Mets from 2006 to 2008. Here, he became particularly renowned for “The Catch” in Game 7 of the 2006 National League Championship Series, a leaping grab over the left-field wall that prevented a two-run home run and resulted in an inning-ending double play. This iconic moment is commemorated at Citi Field. Throughout his 13 seasons in MLB, Chávez played for a total of seven teams, accumulating 849 hits and 30 home runs, and maintained a career batting average of .270. His defensive prowess was consistently highlighted, earning him top-10 rankings in several fielding categories.
After his MLB career, Chávez continued to play professionally in independent and Mexican leagues, notably winning the Atlantic League batting title in 2016 with the Bridgeport Bluefish. He later transitioned into coaching, rejoining the Mets organization in 2019 as a Minor League coach, working with the Brooklyn Cyclones and the St. Lucie Mets. In 2024, he served as the hitting coach for the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. His career reflects a sustained commitment to baseball, both as a player and in developing future talent.
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