Dave Meier
Born: 8/8/1959 in Helena, MT, USA
MLB Debut: 1984-04-03 | Final Game: 1988-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: David Keith Meier
Biography
Dave Meier, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1988. Primarily serving as a position player, Meier played in a total of 145 games during his career. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing to various teams with his solid batting skills. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 70 hits, 1 home run, and 22 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .253. While he did not excel in the stolen base department, failing to record any during his tenure, his ability to get on base was a valuable asset to his teams.
Meier's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the shift away from the deadball era and the emergence of the more offensive-minded game in the late 1980s. Although he may not have achieved stardom, Meier's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination that characterized many players of his era. His dedication to the game and his role as a reliable team member helped pave the way for future generations of players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 277 | 37 | 70 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 26 | 0.253 | 0.316 | 0.325 | 0.641 | -394.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 59 | 147 | 18 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0.238 | -493.0 |
| 1985 | MIN | AL | 71 | 104 | 15 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 12 | 0.260 | 98.9 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 13 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CHC | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 121 | 70 | 175 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | MIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | MIN | OF | 50 | 37 | 87 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | MIN | OF | 63 | 27 | 77 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | TEX | OF | 8 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 103 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno City College | Fresno | CA | 1978 |
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1979, 1980, 1981 |