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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 5 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.7 | 60 | 30 | 16 | 32 | 5.55 | -549.8 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 3 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 37 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 3.18 | -43.8 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 45 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | HOU | P | 45 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | HOU | P | 22 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
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 |