Louie Meadows
Born: 4/29/1961 in Maysville, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-07-03 | Final Game: 1990-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Michael Ray Meadows
Biography
Louie Meadows was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player from 1986 to 1990. During his four-season career, Meadows played in 102 games, where he registered 22 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 13 runs. His batting average of .173 reflected the challenges he faced at the plate, but he displayed versatility and speed with 6 stolen bases, contributing to his teams in various roles.
Meadows played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with an increased emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. Despite his modest statistical output, his contributions as a player highlighted the depth and complexity of team dynamics in the late 1980s and early 1990s. After concluding his career on October 3, 1990, Meadows left behind a legacy as a player who persevered through the rigors of professional baseball, embodying the determination seen in many athletes of his era.
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 | 0.173 | 0.232 | 0.307 | 0.539 | -210.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 35 | 42 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | 31 | 51 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0.176 | -210.9 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 15 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 15 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 38 | 16 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | HOU | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | HOU | OF | 10 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | HOU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | HOU | OF | 14 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | HOU | OF | 9 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | PHI | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 10 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | HOU | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 1980, 1981, 1982 |