Bill Mueller, baseball player, 1996-2006

Bill Mueller

Born: 3/17/1971 in Maryland Heights, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-18 | Final Game: 2006-05-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Richard Mueller

Biography

Bill Mueller was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to the sport during his career from 1996 to 2006. Born in 1971, Mueller established himself as a reliable position player, known for his exceptional batting skills and versatile fielding ability. Over the course of 1,216 games, he amassed 1,229 hits, 85 home runs, and 493 RBIs, achieving a commendable batting average of .291. His performance on the field was marked not only by his offensive prowess but also by his ability to get on base and contribute to his team's success. Mueller's career unfolded during a dynamic era in Major League Baseball, characterized by a shift toward offensive power and the emergence of advanced metrics. He demonstrated a keen eye at the plate, which, paired with his solid contact skills, allowed him to maintain a consistent presence in the lineup. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also showcased speed on the bases, recording 20 stolen bases throughout his career. Bill Mueller's legacy in baseball is defined by his well-rounded abilities and his impact on the teams he played for, particularly noted for his time with the Boston Red Sox, where he became a key player during the franchise's resurgence in the early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1216 4223 663 1229 265 22 85 493 20 543 571 0.291 0.373 0.425 0.797 5308.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
36 145 14 34 8 0 1 4 13 19 0.234

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 ALDS1 BOS 3 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
2004 ALCS BOS 7 30 4 8 1 0 0 1 2 1 0.267
2004 WS BOS 4 14 3 6 2 0 0 2 4 0 0.429
2004 ALDS1 BOS 3 12 3 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333
2003 ALDS2 BOS 5 19 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 4 0.105
2003 ALCS BOS 7 27 1 6 2 0 0 0 2 7 0.222
2000 NLDS2 SFN 4 20 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 4 0.250
1997 NLDS1 SFN 3 12 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 53 43 90 99 7 26
3B 1128 1030 726 1987 119 190
SS 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 53
Third Base 1128
Shortstop 1
Designated Hitter 3

Awards & Honors

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 LAN NL $4,569,443
2005 BOS AL $2,500,000
2004 BOS AL $2,100,000
2003 BOS AL $2,100,000
2002 CHN NL $3,450,000
2001 CHN NL $2,750,000
2000 SFN NL $1,325,000
1999 SFN NL $525,000
1998 SFN NL $300,000
1997 SFN NL $160,000
Total Career Earnings $19,779,443

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Missouri State University Springfield MO 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2003 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 45.0 392 0