Dad Meek
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889-1890)
Dad Meek was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1890 for the St. Louis Browns, a span of 2 seasons. In 6 career games, he hit .333 with 6 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 12/22/1922 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-05-10
- Last Game
- 1890-04-24
Full name: Frank J. Meek
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +27.4% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | SL4 | AA | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 4 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
Dad Meek: the record in brief
Dad Meek's major league career runs from a debut on May 10, 1889 to a final game on April 24, 1890. Meek spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the St. Louis Browns. At 6 feet, 0 inches and 170 pounds, Meek is listed as a catcher. Meek was born on March 14, 1867, in Dolni Lukavice, Bohemia. Meek's death is recorded on December 22, 1922, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Meek's full given name, per the bio, is Frank J. Meek.
Across 6 games at the plate, Meek's career line reads 6 hits in 18 at bats for a .333 average, adding 2 RBI. Set against a .262 league average for the same years, Meek's .333 average sits 27.4% above it. 1890 produced Meek's most hits, 5 of them for the St. Louis Browns.
Every defensive appearance on record for Meek, 6 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dad Meek
- What years did Dad Meek play?
- Dad Meek played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1890.
- Was Dad Meek a pitcher?
- No. Dad Meek was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Dad Meek hit?
- Dad Meek hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Dad Meek play for?
- Dad Meek played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1889–1890).
- What were Dad Meek's career stats?
- In 6 games, Dad Meek had 6 hits, 2 RBI, 5 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .333 batting average.
- What position did Dad Meek play?
- Dad Meek played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dad Meek and how much did he weigh?
- Dad Meek was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Dad Meek's career batting average?
- Dad Meek batted .333 over his career, with 6 hits in 18 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dad Meek have?
- Dad Meek drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Dad Meek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dad Meek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.