Matt Mieske, baseball player, 1993-2000

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

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

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