Matt Mieske
Born: 2/13/1968 in Midland, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-05-03 | Final Game: 2000-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Matthew Todd Mieske
Biography
Matt Mieske was a professional baseball player born in 1968, who carved out a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2000. Primarily serving as a position player, Mieske showcased his talents across various teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, the Houston Astros, and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Over his career, he appeared in 663 games, accumulating 406 hits and demonstrating power at the plate with 56 home runs and 226 RBIs. Mieske finished his career with a batting average of .262, along with 7 stolen bases, showcasing a balance of offensive capability and speed.
Mieske's playing style was characterized by a combination of gap power and versatility, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for during the late 1990s, a period marked by the increasing prevalence of home runs and offensive production in baseball. His contributions were particularly significant during the rise of the Diamondbacks, who would go on to achieve success in the early 2000s. While not a household name, Mieske's dedication and performance on the field reflected the evolving nature of the game during a transformative era in Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 663 | 1547 | 225 | 406 | 78 | 10 | 56 | 226 | 7 | 124 | 313 | 0.262 | 0.318 | 0.434 | 0.753 | -966.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 23 | 58 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.241 | -66.6 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 84 | 259 | 39 | 67 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 38 | 3 | 21 | 62 | 0.259 | -84.9 |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 117 | 267 | 42 | 67 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 48 | 2 | 27 | 45 | 0.251 | 16.2 |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 127 | 374 | 46 | 104 | 24 | 3 | 14 | 64 | 1 | 26 | 76 | 0.278 | 118.0 |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 84 | 253 | 39 | 63 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 50 | 0.249 | -467.9 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 77 | 97 | 16 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 0.299 | 74.3 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 54 | 109 | 13 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 0.284 | -25.3 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 24 | 41 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.366 | -25.3 |
| 2000 | AZ | NL | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 62 | 81 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 0.173 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NLDS1 | HOU | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 543 | 371 | 876 | 31 | 19 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ML4 | OF | 22 | 20 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | ML4 | OF | 80 | 69 | 154 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 | ML4 | OF | 108 | 67 | 177 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 1996 | ML4 | OF | 122 | 98 | 250 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | ML4 | OF | 74 | 64 | 121 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHN | OF | 62 | 14 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | HOU | OF | 36 | 24 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SEA | OF | 20 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | ARI | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | HOU | OF | 18 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 142 |
| Center Field | 25 |
| Right Field | 397 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | HOU | NL | $700,000 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | $500,000 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | $550,000 |
| 1997 | ML4 | AL | $500,000 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $200,000 |
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | $135,000 |
| 1994 | ML4 | AL | $113,000 |
| 1993 | ML4 | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,807,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |