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FREE ! What Does Success Even Mean? The definition is fuzzy, mixing the public and the private, and perception and reality BY RICHARD JEROME MARIO MENDOZA was a shortstop who played for nine seasons in the big leagues—from 1974 to 1982—with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, he made it to the majors on the strength of his slick defensive play— the graceful, bespectacled Mendoza displayed excellent range, sure hands and a strong, accurate throwing arm. In 1980, no less an expert than Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski, himself a legendary fielder, declared, “Mario Mendoza is the best shortstop in the American League.” For all his virtues, Mendoza was not, however, a hitter. Over the course of his career, he compiled