Brian Meadows
Born: 11/21/1975 in Montgomery, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-04-04 | Final Game: 2006-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Matthew Brian Meadows
Biography
Brian Meadows was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1998 to 2006. Born in 1975, he made his Major League Baseball debut on April 4, 1998, and went on to play for several teams during his tenure, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Meadows finished his career with a win-loss record of 47-62 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.05. Throughout his time in the league, he accumulated 454 strikeouts and recorded 10 saves, contributing both as a starter and a reliever.
Meadows played in a competitive era of baseball characterized by offensive power and shifting pitching strategies. His ability to adapt to different roles within a pitching staff highlighted his skill set, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While he may not have been among the most dominant pitchers of his time, Meadows' steady presence and resilience on the mound left an imprint during the early 2000s, reflecting the evolving nature of the game as it transitioned into a new generation. He retired from professional baseball on September 30, 2006, leaving behind a legacy marked by his contributions to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 62 | 336 | 122 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 960.7 | 1146 | 539 | 139 | 259 | 454 | 5.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIA | NL | 11 | 13 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 174.3 | 222 | 101 | 46 | 88 | 5.21 | - |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 11 | 15 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 178.3 | 214 | 111 | 57 | 72 | 5.60 | - |
| 2000 | KCR | AL | 6 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 71.7 | 84 | 38 | 14 | 26 | 4.77 | - |
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 7 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124.7 | 150 | 74 | 50 | 53 | 5.34 | - |
| 2001 | KCR | AL | 1 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 73 | 39 | 12 | 21 | 6.97 | - |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 1 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.7 | 62 | 27 | 14 | 31 | 3.88 | 214.5 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 2 | 1 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 76.3 | 91 | 40 | 11 | 38 | 4.72 | 1026.8 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 2 | 4 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 78.0 | 76 | 31 | 19 | 46 | 3.58 | 1381.9 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 3 | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.7 | 84 | 38 | 21 | 44 | 4.58 | 403.5 |
| 2006 | TBR | AL | 3 | 6 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 69.7 | 90 | 40 | 15 | 35 | 5.17 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336 | 180 | 12 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 76 | 0.117 | 0.153 | 0.133 | 0.286 | -1033.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIA | NL | 31 | 54 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0.130 | -556.4 |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 31 | 50 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.140 | -476.6 |
| 2000 | KCR | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 22 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | KCR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 34 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 68 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TBR | AL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 336 | 122 | 66 | 126 | 10 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FLO | P | 31 | 31 | 18 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | FLO | P | 31 | 31 | 12 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | KCA | P | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SDN | P | 22 | 22 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | KCA | P | 10 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | PIT | P | 11 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 | PIT | P | 34 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | PIT | P | 68 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | PIT | P | 65 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | TBA | P | 53 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 336 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TBA | AL | $600,000 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | $1,125,000 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | $625,000 |
| 2001 | KCA | AL | $1,900,000 |
| 2000 | SDN | NL | $360,000 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $265,000 |
| 1998 | FLO | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,045,000 | ||