Hensley Meulens
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1998)
Hensley Meulens was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1998 for the New York Yankees, the Montreal Expos, and the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 10 seasons. In 182 career games, he hit .220 with 109 hits, 15 home runs, and 53 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-08-23
- Last Game
- 1998-05-14
Full name: Hensley Filemon Acasio Meulens
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 496 | 67 | 109 | 17 | 2 | 15 | 53 | 4 | 42 | 165 | .220 | .288 | .353 | .641 | -741 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career OBP .288 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career SLG .353 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Career OPS .641 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | NYA | AL | 8 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYA | AL | 23 | 83 | 12 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 25 | .241 | .257 (-7%) | .324 (+4%) | .385 (+13%) | .710 (+9%) | 128.7 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | 96 | 288 | 37 | 64 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 3 | 18 | 97 | .222 | .255 (-13%) | .323 (-15%) | .384 (-17%) | .708 (-16%) | -732.3 |
| 1992 | NYA | AL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .600 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYA | AL | 30 | 53 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 19 | .170 | .265 (-36%) | .332 (-16%) | .403 (-16%) | .735 (-16%) | -137.8 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | 16 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .292 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | ARI | NL | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 182 | 496 | 67 | 109 | 17 | 2 | 15 | 53 | 4 | 42 | 165 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -741 | ||
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 (182 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 101 | 281 | 40 | 64 | 9 | 29 | .228 |
| Away | 81 | 215 | 27 | 45 | 6 | 24 | .209 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-14 | AZ | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-05-12 | AZ | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-10 | AZ | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-05-05 | AZ | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-05-04 | AZ | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-05-02 | AZ | WSN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-04-28 | AZ | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-28 | WSN | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-27 | WSN | CIN | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-26 | WSN | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 13 | 5 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 3B | 11 | 9 | 5 | 26 | 4 | 3 |
| OF | 132 | 108 | 232 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | NYA | 3B | 8 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990 | NYA | OF | 23 | 22 | 49 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | NYA | 1B | 7 | 3 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 1991 | NYA | OF | 73 | 63 | 144 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | NYA | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | NYA | 1B | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | NYA | OF | 24 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | MON | 1B | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | MON | OF | 8 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | ARI | OF | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Left Field | 115 |
| Right Field | 18 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
Hensley Meulens's recorded salaries total $320,500 over 3 seasons, 1989 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Meulens's career ran from 1989 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1990, 1993, 1997, and 1998.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NYA | AL | $132,500 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | $120,000 |
| 1989 | NYA | AL | $68,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $320,500 | ||
Hensley Meulens: the record in brief
The profile opens with Hensley Meulens's first major league game on August 23, 1989; the last one listed came on May 14, 1998. Meulens played for the New York Yankees (1989 through 1993), the Montreal Expos (1997), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (1998). Born on June 23, 1967, in Willemstad, Curaçao, Meulens is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Meulens's listed size is 200 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. The given name on file is Hensley Filemon Acasio Meulens.
Meulens's career batting table shows 182 games, 496 at bats and 109 hits, a .220 average; the totals also include 15 homers and 53 runs batted in. Meulens's career OPS of .641 combines a .288 on-base mark with .353 slugging. Measured against the leagues Meulens played in, the .220 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 15.6% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 64, in 1991. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .222 in 1991, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hensley Meulens
- What years did Hensley Meulens play?
- Hensley Meulens played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1998.
- Was Hensley Meulens a pitcher?
- No. Hensley Meulens was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Hensley Meulens hit?
- Hensley Meulens hit 15 career home runs with 109 hits.
- What teams did Hensley Meulens play for?
- Hensley Meulens played for 3 teams: the New York Yankees (1989–1993), the Montreal Expos (1997), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (1998).
- What were Hensley Meulens's career stats?
- In 182 games, Hensley Meulens had 109 hits, 15 home runs, 53 RBI, 67 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
- How much did Hensley Meulens earn in his career?
- Hensley Meulens's recorded salaries total $320,500 over 3 seasons, 1989 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Meulens's career ran from 1989 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1990, 1993, 1997, and 1998.
- What was Hensley Meulens's salary?
- Hensley Meulens's last recorded salary was $132,500, in 1992. His highest recorded salary was $132,500, in 1992, and his lowest was $68,000, in 1989. The Salary History table lists each season from 1989 to 1992.
- What position did Hensley Meulens play?
- Hensley Meulens played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hensley Meulens and how much did he weigh?
- Hensley Meulens was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Hensley Meulens hit each season?
- Hensley Meulens's home runs by season: 0 in 1989, 3 in 1990, 6 in 1991, 1 in 1992, 2 in 1993, 2 in 1997, and 1 in 1998. His most in one season was 6, in 1991.
- What was Hensley Meulens's career batting average?
- Hensley Meulens batted .220 over his career, with 109 hits in 496 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hensley Meulens have?
- Hensley Meulens drove in 53 runs in his career.
- Is Hensley Meulens in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hensley Meulens has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.