Mitch Meluskey
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2003)
Mitch Meluskey was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2003 for the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 6 seasons. In 155 career games, he hit .283 with 117 hits, 15 home runs, and 75 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,109.
- 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
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-08-30
- Last Game
- 2003-09-26
Full name: Mitchell Wade Meluskey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 414 | 56 | 117 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 75 | 2 | 68 | 89 | .283 | .386 | .449 | .835 | 1,109 |
Career AVG .283 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.
Career OBP .386 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.
Career SLG .449 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.
Career OPS .835 vs. league average .764 across their career seasons — +9.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 10 | 33 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | .212 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 117 | 337 | 47 | 101 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 69 | 1 | 55 | 74 | .300 | .270 (+11%) | .344 (+16%) | .437 (+11%) | .782 (+14%) | 1108.7 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 8 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 155 | 414 | 56 | 117 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 75 | 2 | 68 | 89 | .283 | — | — | — | — | 1,109 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (155 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 77 | 200 | 30 | 54 | 11 | 37 | .270 |
| Away | 78 | 214 | 26 | 63 | 4 | 38 | .294 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-26 | HOU | MIL | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-21 | HOU | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-20 | HOU | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-17 | HOU | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-11 | HOU | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-09 | HOU | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-08 | HOU | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-07 | HOU | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-03 | HOU | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-02 | HOU | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 124 |
| Third Base | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | DET | AL | $345,000 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | $345,000 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | $215,000 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | $200,000 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,275,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 7.0 | 160 | 0 |
Mitch Meluskey: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 30, 1998 and the final game on September 26, 2003, Mitch Meluskey built the record summarized on this page. By club, Meluskey's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (1998 to 2003) and the Detroit Tigers (2002). Meluskey is listed as a catcher at 185 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The bio says Meluskey switch-hit and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is September 18, 1973, in Yakima, WA, USA. Meluskey's full given name, per the bio, is Mitchell Wade Meluskey.
Meluskey finished with 117 hits from 414 at bats in 155 games, which works out to .283, plus 15 home runs and 75 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .386 and .449 give Meluskey a career OPS of .835. Over the seasons Meluskey played, league hitters batted .267; the .283 career figure is 6.0% above that. The OPS comparison is .835 to a league .764, 9.4% above average. No season beat the 14 home runs Meluskey hit in 2000. No season topped the 101 hits of 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mitch Meluskey
- What years did Mitch Meluskey play?
- Mitch Meluskey played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2003.
- Was Mitch Meluskey a pitcher?
- No. Mitch Meluskey was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mitch Meluskey hit?
- Mitch Meluskey hit 15 career home runs with 117 hits.
- What was Mitch Meluskey's career batting average?
- Mitch Meluskey batted .283 over his career, with 117 hits in 414 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mitch Meluskey have?
- Mitch Meluskey drove in 75 runs in his career.
- Is Mitch Meluskey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mitch Meluskey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.