Rudy Meoli
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1971-1979)
Rudy Meoli was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1979 for the California Angels, the Chicago Cubs, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 9 seasons. In 310 career games, he hit .212 with 133 hits, 2 home runs, and 40 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1971-09-09
- Last Game
- 1979-06-08
Full name: Rudolph Bartholomew Meoli
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | 626 | 69 | 133 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 10 | 69 | 88 | .212 | .289 | .267 | .555 | -1,797 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career OBP .289 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career SLG .267 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.
Career OPS .555 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — 20.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CAL | AL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CAL | AL | 120 | 305 | 36 | 68 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 31 | 38 | .223 | .256 (-13%) | .325 (-11%) | .378 (-24%) | .703 (-18%) | -855.3 |
| 1974 | CAL | AL | 36 | 90 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | .244 | .256 (-5%) | .324 (-6%) | .369 (-28%) | .693 (-17%) | -219.8 |
| 1975 | CAL | AL | 70 | 126 | 12 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 20 | .214 | .257 (-17%) | .327 (-9%) | .374 (-34%) | .701 (-22%) | -405.7 |
| 1978 | CHN | NL | 47 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | PHI | NL | 30 | 73 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 15 | .178 | .265 (-33%) | .329 (-19%) | .397 (-35%) | .727 (-27%) | -316.7 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 310 | 626 | 69 | 133 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 10 | 69 | 88 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -1,797 | ||
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 (310 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 154 | 309 | 40 | 63 | 0 | 11 | .204 |
| Away | 156 | 317 | 29 | 70 | 2 | 29 | .221 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-08 | PHI | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-06 | PHI | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-06-05 | PHI | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-03 | PHI | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-06-03 | PHI | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979-06-01 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-05-31 | PHI | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-05-30 | PHI | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-05-29 | PHI | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979-05-28 | PHI | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 41 | 24 | 44 | 77 | 4 | 13 |
| 3B | 54 | 33 | 22 | 90 | 12 | 4 |
| SS | 147 | 119 | 173 | 370 | 32 | 71 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | CAL | 2B | 8 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 1973 | CAL | 3B | 13 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| 1973 | CAL | SS | 95 | 87 | 122 | 252 | 27 | 52 |
| 1974 | CAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CAL | 3B | 20 | 18 | 6 | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | CAL | SS | 8 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 6 |
| 1975 | CAL | 2B | 11 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 3 |
| 1975 | CAL | 3B | 15 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 6 | 2 |
| 1975 | CAL | SS | 28 | 15 | 19 | 61 | 2 | 8 |
| 1978 | CHN | 2B | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | CHN | 3B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | PHI | 2B | 15 | 11 | 14 | 37 | 1 | 7 |
| 1979 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | PHI | SS | 16 | 11 | 23 | 37 | 1 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 40 |
| Third Base | 54 |
| Shortstop | 148 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Rudy Meoli: the record in brief
Rudy Meoli played a first major league game on September 9, 1971 and a last one on June 8, 1979. By club, Meoli's seasons break down as the California Angels (1971 to 1975), the Chicago Cubs (1978), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1979). The bio lists Meoli as a shortstop who threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Meoli is listed at 5'9" and 165 pounds. Meoli was born on May 1, 1951, in Troy, NY, USA. Meoli's full given name, per the bio, is Rudolph Bartholomew Meoli.
Across 310 games at the plate, Meoli's career line reads 133 hits in 626 at bats for a .212 average, adding 2 homers and 40 runs batted in. Meoli got on base at a .289 rate and slugged .267 (.555 OPS). Measured against the leagues Meoli played in, the .212 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 17.5% below the league. No season topped the 68 hits of 1973. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .223 in 1973, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rudy Meoli
- What years did Rudy Meoli play?
- Rudy Meoli played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1979.
- Was Rudy Meoli a pitcher?
- No. Rudy Meoli was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Rudy Meoli hit?
- Rudy Meoli hit 2 career home runs with 133 hits.
- What teams did Rudy Meoli play for?
- Rudy Meoli played for 3 teams: the California Angels (1971, 1973–1975), the Chicago Cubs (1978), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1979).
- What were Rudy Meoli's career stats?
- In 310 games, Rudy Meoli had 133 hits, 2 home runs, 40 RBI, 69 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .212 batting average.
- What position did Rudy Meoli play?
- Rudy Meoli played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rudy Meoli and how much did he weigh?
- Rudy Meoli was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rudy Meoli hit each season?
- Rudy Meoli's home runs by season: 0 in 1971, 2 in 1973, 0 in 1974, 0 in 1975, 0 in 1978, and 0 in 1979. His most in one season was 2, in 1973.
- What was Rudy Meoli's career batting average?
- Rudy Meoli batted .212 over his career, with 133 hits in 626 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rudy Meoli have?
- Rudy Meoli drove in 40 runs in his career.
- Is Rudy Meoli in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rudy Meoli has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.