Bob Meinke

Born: 6/25/1887 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 12/29/1952 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-08-22 | Final Game: 1910-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 135 lbs

Full name: Robert Bernard Meinke

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Biography

Bob Meinke, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player who had a brief and notable career in the early 20th century. He played in the major leagues for a short span from August 22, 1910, to September 3, 1910. Although his time in the spotlight was limited to just two games, Meinke's entry into the major leagues came during a transformative period for baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve beyond the constraints of the deadball era, paving the way for future offensive powerhouses. During his time in the big leagues, Meinke did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .0. Despite these statistics, his journey to the major leagues reflects the dreams and aspirations of many players of his time, as they sought to break into a competitive environment. While his playing career may not have left a significant mark on the game, Meinke remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who aspired to greatness in America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	0.500	0.000	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +57.4% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1910	CIN	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	2	0	3	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	CIN	SS	2	0	3	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	2