Hensley Meulens, baseball player, 1989-1998

Hensley Meulens

Born: 6/23/1967 in Willemstad, Curacao

MLB Debut: 1989-08-23 | Final Game: 1998-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Hensley Filemon Acasio Meulens

Biography

Hensley Meulens, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1998. Primarily known as a position player, Meulens played in a total of 182 games during his career. He recorded 109 hits, including 15 home runs, and drove in 53 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .220. Although his offensive numbers may not have reflected the power of some of his contemporaries, Meulens was valued for his versatility and ability to contribute in various roles on the field. Meulens played during a transitional period in baseball, which saw the game's style evolve towards more power-oriented play. Despite the challenges of competing against more established players, Meulens showcased his skills as a reliable bench player and a depth option for his teams. He also demonstrated speed on the base paths, recording 4 stolen bases throughout his career. After his playing days, Meulens continued to impact the game through coaching and mentoring, contributing to the development of future generations of baseball players.

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 0.220 0.288 0.353 0.641 -879.2

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 13
Third Base 11
Left Field 115
Right Field 18
Designated Hitter 12

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 NYA AL $132,500
1991 NYA AL $120,000
1989 NYA AL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $320,500