Louie Meadows, baseball player, 1986-1990

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

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

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