Austin Meadows
Born: 5/3/1995 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2018-05-18 | Final Game: 2022-06-15
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Austin Wade Meadows
Biography
Austin Meadows, born in 1995, was a talented position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2018 until his retirement on June 15, 2022. Over his career, he played in 417 games, recording a total of 390 hits, 70 home runs, and 238 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .259. Meadows was also known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 23 stolen bases. His combination of power and athleticism allowed him to be a significant contributor to his teams during his playing years.
Meadows showcased his potential early on, earning the title of Rookie of the Month during his debut season and subsequently earning an All-Star selection. He played during a competitive era of baseball characterized by a focus on power hitting and offensive production, making his achievements all the more noteworthy. With his impressive skill set and determination, Meadows left a lasting impression on the game, representing the new wave of players who combined traditional baseball talent with modern athleticism.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 417 | 1507 | 209 | 390 | 82 | 15 | 70 | 238 | 23 | 156 | 363 | 0.259 | 0.333 | 0.472 | 0.806 | 2840.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 49 | 154 | 16 | 45 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 0.292 | 199.0 |
| 2018 | TBR | AL | 10 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.250 | 199.0 |
| 2019 | TBR | AL | 138 | 530 | 83 | 154 | 29 | 7 | 33 | 89 | 12 | 54 | 131 | 0.291 | 2389.4 |
| 2020 | TBR | AL | 36 | 132 | 19 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 17 | 50 | 0.205 | -243.4 |
| 2021 | TBR | AL | 142 | 518 | 79 | 121 | 29 | 3 | 27 | 106 | 4 | 59 | 122 | 0.234 | 527.7 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 36 | 128 | 9 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 17 | 0.250 | -32.4 |
| 2023 | DET | AL | 6 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 83 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 30 | 0.145 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ALDS2 | TBA | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0.222 |
| 2020 | ALDS1 | TBA | 4 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0.154 |
| 2020 | ALCS | TBA | 6 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.091 |
| 2020 | WS | TBA | 6 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.188 |
| 2019 | ALDS1 | TBA | 5 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0.150 |
| 2019 | ALWC | TBA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 279 | 258 | 464 | 9 | 6 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | PIT | OF | 39 | 35 | 75 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | TBA | OF | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TBA | OF | 88 | 86 | 152 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | TBA | OF | 26 | 24 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TBA | OF | 79 | 73 | 101 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | DET | OF | 32 | 31 | 79 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | DET | OF | 7 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 169 |
| Center Field | 18 |
| Right Field | 101 |
| Designated Hitter | 119 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Player of the Month | September |
| 2019 | Player of the Week | Week of 2019-09-07 |
| 2019 | Player of the Week | Week of 2019-04-13 |
| 2018 | Rookie of the Month | May |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2019 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 15.0 | 420 | 0 |