Bob Meacham

Born: 8/25/1960 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-06-30 | Final Game: 1988-07-10

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Andrew Meacham

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Biography

Bob Meacham was a professional baseball player known for his versatility and speed during his career, which spanned from 1983 to 1988. Born in 1960, Meacham played primarily as a position player, appearing in 457 games over the course of his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 324 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .236. His offensive contributions included 8 home runs and 114 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs while also posing a threat on the basepaths with 58 stolen bases. Meacham's playing style was characterized by his agility and strategic base running, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees. His career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the game was beginning to embrace a more dynamic and athletic approach, moving away from the slower, more traditional styles of previous decades. While not a superstar, Meacham's contributions were significant in the context of his teams, highlighting the importance of role players in the overall success of a roster during the 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
457	1371	202	324	58	8	8	114	58	140	276	0.236	0.313	0.308	0.621	-3238.3

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.621 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1983	NYY	AL	22	51	5	12	2	0	0	4	8	4	10	0.235	.260 (-10%)	.324 (-7%)	.389 (-29%)	.714 (-19%)	-144.2
1984	NYY	AL	99	360	62	91	13	4	2	25	9	32	70	0.253	.259 (-3%)	.322 (-3%)	.384 (-15%)	.707 (-10%)	-667.1
1985	NYY	AL	156	481	70	105	16	2	1	47	25	54	102	0.218	.257 (-15%)	.323 (-7%)	.390 (-32%)	.714 (-20%)	-1832.5
1986	NYY	AL	56	161	19	36	7	1	0	10	3	17	39	0.224	.257 (-13%)	.325 (-5%)	.395 (-29%)	.720 (-18%)	-465.7
1987	NYY	AL	77	203	28	55	11	1	5	21	6	19	33	0.271	.262 (+3%)	.331 (+5%)	.415 (-2%)	.746 (+2%)	105.0
1988	NYY	AL	47	115	18	25	9	0	0	7	7	14	22	0.217	.254 (-14%)	.317 (-3%)	.377 (-22%)	.695 (-13%)	-233.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	48	35	83	104	4	19
3B	9	6	6	20	4	3
SS	405	362	539	1020	70	228

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	NYA	3B	4	2	3	12	1	1
1983	NYA	SS	18	11	13	52	5	8
1984	NYA	2B	2	2	4	3	0	0
1984	NYA	SS	96	94	136	269	19	52
1985	NYA	SS	155	153	236	390	24	103
1986	NYA	SS	56	50	70	149	12	31
1987	NYA	2B	25	17	40	57	2	11
1987	NYA	SS	56	45	70	127	8	25
1988	NYA	2B	21	16	39	44	2	8
1988	NYA	3B	5	4	3	8	3	2
1988	NYA	SS	24	9	14	33	2	9