Pete Meegan
Born: 11/13/1862 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 3/14/1905 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-08-12 | Final Game: 1885-10-01
Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Peter James Meegan
Biography
Pete Meegan, born in 1862, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1884 to 1885. During his brief time in Major League Baseball, Meegan recorded a win-loss record of 14-20 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9. He struck out a total of 164 batters, showcasing his ability to compete in an era that was still evolving in terms of pitching strategies and offensive approaches.
Playing during the early years of professional baseball, Meegan's contributions came at a time when the game was undergoing significant changes, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven style. While he did not register any saves in his career, his role as a pitcher allowed him to impact games directly on the mound. Meegan's legacy, though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and developments of the sport during the late 19th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 20 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 325.0 | 323 | 141 | 8 | 67 | 164 | 3.90 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | RIC | AA | 7 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 179.0 | 177 | 86 | 29 | 106 | 4.32 | -980.8 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 7 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 146.0 | 146 | 55 | 38 | 58 | 3.39 | -489.6 |
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 | 0.176 | 0.204 | 0.218 | 0.422 | -617.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | RIC | AA | 23 | 75 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.160 | -356.3 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 19 | 67 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.194 | -261.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 40 | 0 | 16 | 65 | 20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | RIC | P | 22 | 0 | 8 | 43 | 12 | 0 |
| 1884 | RIC | OF | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | PT1 | P | 18 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 8 | 0 |
| 1885 | PT1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1885 | PT1 | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 1 |