Pete Meegan, baseball player, 1884-1885

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 40
Second Base 1
Left Field 3
Right Field 1