Moxie Meixell
Born: 10/18/1887 in Lake Crystal, MN, USA
Died: 8/17/1982 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-07-07 | Final Game: 1912-07-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Merton Merrill Meixell
Biography
Moxie Meixell was a professional baseball player born in 1887, who played in the early 20th century during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly. His career spanned a brief period from July 7 to July 23 in 1912, during which he participated in three games as a position player. Despite the limited duration of his playing career, Meixell made a notable impact on the field, finishing with a batting average of 0.5 after recording one hit in his three appearances.
While Meixell's statistical contributions may not have reached the heights of more celebrated contemporaries, his participation in Major League Baseball during this era is a testament to the competitive spirit and opportunities that emerged in the sport as it began to gain greater popularity. As baseball transitioned away from the deadball era, players like Meixell contributed to the fabric of the game, representing the dreams of many aspiring athletes in a time when the sport was still finding its identity.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 1 |