Louie Meadows
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1990)
Louie Meadows was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1990 for the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. In 102 career games, he hit .173 with 22 hits, 5 home runs, and 13 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-07-03
- Last Game
- 1990-10-03
Full name: Michael Ray Meadows
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 127 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 28 | .173 | .232 | .307 | .539 | -199 |
Career AVG .173 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.
Career OBP .232 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.
Career SLG .307 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career OPS .539 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 35 | 42 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | 31 | 51 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 14 | .176 | .254 (-31%) | .319 (-41%) | .375 (-6%) | .694 (-22%) | -199.4 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 15 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 15 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 102 | 127 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 28 | .173 | — | — | — | — | -199 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (102 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 65 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 10 | .154 |
| Away | 49 | 62 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 3 | .194 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-03 | PHI | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-10-01 | PHI | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-28 | PHI | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-27 | PHI | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-25 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-23 | PHI | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-22 | PHI | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-21 | PHI | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-19 | PHI | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-15 | PHI | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 10 |
Salary History
Louie Meadows's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Meadows's career ran from 1986 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1986, 1988, and 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | HOU | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Louie Meadows: the record in brief
Louie Meadows's major league career runs from a debut on July 3, 1986 to a final game on October 3, 1990. By club, Meadows's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (1986 through 1990) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1990). Born on April 29, 1961, in Maysville, NC, USA, Meadows is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 11 inches and 190 pounds. Meadows's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Ray Meadows.
The batting record for Meadows: 102 games, 22 hits in 127 at bats, and a .173 average, adding 5 home runs and 13 runs batted in. Meadows got on base at a .232 rate and slugged .307 (.539 OPS). Over the seasons Meadows played, league hitters batted .256; the .173 career figure is 32.3% below that. 1989 produced Meadows's most hits, 9 of them for the Houston Astros. The best average in the busiest seasons was .190, in 1988.
Frequently Asked Questions about Louie Meadows
- What years did Louie Meadows play?
- Louie Meadows played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1990.
- Was Louie Meadows a pitcher?
- No. Louie Meadows was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Louie Meadows hit?
- Louie Meadows hit 5 career home runs with 22 hits.
- What teams did Louie Meadows play for?
- Louie Meadows played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (1986, 1988–1990) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1990).
- What were Louie Meadows's career stats?
- In 102 games, Louie Meadows had 22 hits, 5 home runs, 13 RBI, 15 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .173 batting average.
- How much did Louie Meadows earn in his career?
- Louie Meadows's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Meadows's career ran from 1986 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1986, 1988, and 1989.
- What was Louie Meadows's salary?
- Louie Meadows's recorded salary was $100,000 in 1990.
- What position did Louie Meadows play?
- Louie Meadows played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Louie Meadows and how much did he weigh?
- Louie Meadows was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Louie Meadows hit each season?
- Louie Meadows's home runs by season: 0 in 1986, 2 in 1988, 3 in 1989, and 0 in 1990. His most in one season was 3, in 1989.
- What was Louie Meadows's career batting average?
- Louie Meadows batted .173 over his career, with 22 hits in 127 at bats.
- How many RBI did Louie Meadows have?
- Louie Meadows drove in 13 runs in his career.
- Is Louie Meadows in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Louie Meadows has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.