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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 8 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 23 | 83 | 12 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 0.241 | 128.7 |
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 96 | 288 | 37 | 64 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 3 | 18 | 97 | 0.222 | -862.5 |
| 1992 | NYY | AL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.600 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYY | AL | 30 | 53 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 0.170 | -145.5 |
| 1997 | WSN | NL | 16 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.292 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
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
| 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 | ||