Pete Meegan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
Pete Meegan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885 for the Richmond Virginians and the Pittsburg Alleghenys, a span of 2 seasons. Across 40 career appearances, he went 14-20 with a 3.90 ERA and 164 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 3/14/1905 in San Francisco, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-08-12
- Last Game
- 1885-10-01
Full name: Peter James Meegan
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | RIC | AA | 7 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 179.0 | 177 | 86 | 29 | 106 | 4.32 | 3.11 (-39%) | -940.7 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 7 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 146.0 | 146 | 55 | 38 | 58 | 3.39 | 3.03 (-12%) | -473.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 20 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 325.0 | 323 | 141 | 67 | 164 | 3.90 | — | -1,414 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 142 | 9 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .176 | .204 | .218 | .422 | -591 |
Career AVG .176 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career OBP .204 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career SLG .218 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.
Career OPS .422 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 30.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | RIC | AA | 23 | 75 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .160 | .243 (-34%) | .278 (-35%) | .327 (-31%) | .606 (-33%) | -339.6 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 19 | 67 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .194 | .244 (-20%) | .287 (-21%) | .325 (-36%) | .613 (-29%) | -251.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 42 | 142 | 9 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .176 | — | — | — | — | -591 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Pete Meegan: the record in brief
The profile opens with Pete Meegan's first major league game on August 12, 1884; the last one listed came on October 1, 1885. The season rows list, in order, the Richmond Virginians (1884) and the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1885). At 5 feet, 8 inches and 160 pounds, Meegan is listed as a pitcher. Meegan was born on November 13, 1862, in San Francisco, CA, USA. Meegan's death is recorded on March 14, 1905, in San Francisco, CA, USA. The given name on file is Peter James Meegan.
Meegan went 14-20 with a 3.90 ERA in 40 games, 38 of them starts. Meegan had 164 strikeouts and 36 complete games. Against a 3.08 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.90 mark was 26.8% worse. The best win total was 7, in 1884. 1885 was Meegan's sharpest full season, a 3.39 ERA against the league's 3.03.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Meegan
- What years did Pete Meegan play?
- Pete Meegan played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885.
- Was Pete Meegan a pitcher?
- Yes. Pete Meegan pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 164 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Pete Meegan hit?
- Pete Meegan hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Pete Meegan play for?
- Pete Meegan played for 2 teams: the Richmond Virginians (1884) and the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1885).
- What were Pete Meegan's career stats?
- In 40 games, Pete Meegan went 14-20 with a 3.90 ERA, 164 strikeouts, and 325.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Pete Meegan play?
- Pete Meegan played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete Meegan and how much did he weigh?
- Pete Meegan was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Pete Meegan's career ERA?
- Pete Meegan finished with a 3.90 career ERA, going 14-20 with 164 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Pete Meegan have?
- Pete Meegan recorded 164 career strikeouts.
- Is Pete Meegan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Meegan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.