Emmett Mueller
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1938-1941)
Emmett Mueller was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1941 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 4 seasons. In 441 career games, he hit .253 with 324 hits, 17 home runs, and 127 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 167 lb
- Died
- 10/3/1986 in Orlando, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1938-04-19
- Last Game
- 1941-09-28
Full name: Emmett Jerome Mueller
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | 1,281 | 144 | 324 | 55 | 11 | 17 | 127 | 10 | 156 | 124 | .253 | .337 | .353 | .690 | -807 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career OBP .337 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .353 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career OPS .690 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 136 | 444 | 53 | 111 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 2 | 64 | 43 | .250 | .272 (-8%) | .341 (+1%) | .392 (-18%) | .734 (-9%) | -507.1 |
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 115 | 341 | 46 | 95 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 43 | 4 | 33 | 34 | .279 | .274 (+2%) | .342 (avg) | .393 (+11%) | .735 (+6%) | 350.8 |
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 97 | 263 | 24 | 65 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 37 | 23 | .247 | .267 (-8%) | .335 (+3%) | .387 (-11%) | .722 (-5%) | -116.5 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 93 | 233 | 21 | 53 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 22 | 24 | .227 | .262 (-13%) | .332 (-9%) | .373 (-21%) | .705 (-15%) | -533.7 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 441 | 1,281 | 144 | 324 | 55 | 11 | 17 | 127 | 10 | 156 | 124 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -807 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (442 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 228 | 637 | 81 | 162 | 5 | 67 | .254 |
| Away | 214 | 645 | 63 | 162 | 12 | 61 | .251 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-09-28 | PHI | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-27 | PHI | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-24 | PHI | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-09-23 | PHI | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-09-21 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-20 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-20 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-14 | PHI | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-14 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-09-10 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 225 | 0 | 503 | 550 | 35 | 111 |
| 3B | 70 | 0 | 60 | 119 | 8 | 8 |
| OF | 69 | 0 | 104 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | PHI | 2B | 111 | 0 | 229 | 266 | 17 | 44 |
| 1938 | PHI | 3B | 21 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 6 | 4 |
| 1939 | PHI | 2B | 51 | 0 | 132 | 137 | 10 | 37 |
| 1939 | PHI | 3B | 17 | 0 | 12 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939 | PHI | OF | 17 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | PHI | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | PHI | 2B | 34 | 0 | 68 | 76 | 5 | 12 |
| 1940 | PHI | 3B | 13 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940 | PHI | OF | 31 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHI | 2B | 29 | 0 | 74 | 71 | 3 | 18 |
| 1941 | PHI | 3B | 19 | 0 | 14 | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| 1941 | PHI | OF | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 224 |
| Third Base | 70 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 32 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 36 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Emmett Mueller (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Emmett Mueller
- What years did Emmett Mueller play?
- Emmett Mueller played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1941.
- Was Emmett Mueller a pitcher?
- No. Emmett Mueller was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Emmett Mueller hit?
- Emmett Mueller hit 17 career home runs with 324 hits.
- What was Emmett Mueller's career batting average?
- Emmett Mueller batted .253 over his career, with 324 hits in 1,281 at bats.
- How many RBI did Emmett Mueller have?
- Emmett Mueller drove in 127 runs in his career.
- Is Emmett Mueller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Emmett Mueller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.