Dave Meads, baseball player, 1987-1988

Dave Meads

Born: 1/7/1964 in Montclair, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-04-13 | Final Game: 1988-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: David Donald Meads

Biography

Dave Meads, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1988. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in a total of 12 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a starting pitcher. Meads finished his playing days with a record of 8-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48, demonstrating a competitive edge on the mound during his time in the league. He recorded a total of 59 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to challenge opposing batters, although he did not register any saves throughout his career. Meads played during a transitional period in baseball, as the late 1980s marked the tail end of a decade characterized by significant changes in team dynamics and player development strategies. While his tenure in the majors was relatively short, Meads contributed to his teams with a solid pitching repertoire, embodying the work ethic and determination that characterized many players of his era. His legacy, while modest in terms of statistics, is a reminder of the many athletes who have made their mark in the sport, even if their careers were fleeting.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 4 67 2 0 0 0 88.3 97 44 12 30 59 4.48 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.286 0.500 0.286 0.786 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 67 2 4 10 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 67

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1989 HOU NL $92,500
Total Career Earnings $92,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Middlesex County Community College Edison NJ 1983, 1984