Johnny Meador

Born: 12/4/1892 in Madison, NC, USA

Died: 4/11/1970 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-24 | Final Game: 1920-07-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Davis Meador

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Biography

Johnny Meador was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played in the Major Leagues in the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from April 24, 1920, to July 15, 1920, during which he participated in 12 games as a position player. Meador's playing style reflected the transitional nature of the game, as the league was beginning to shift from the deadball era towards a more offensive-focused approach. Throughout his short career, Meador recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .167. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs and finished his time in the majors without any stolen bases. While his statistics may not reflect a long-lasting impact on the game, Meador's presence in the league during this era of evolving baseball strategies highlights the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves in a competitive environment. His brief tenure remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not marked by extensive statistical achievements.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	12	2	0	0	0	36.3	48	17	1	7	5	4.21	0

Career ERA 4.21 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — 22.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1920	PIT	NL	0	2	12	2	0	0	0	36.3	48	17	7	5	4.21	3.45 (-22%)	-8.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.167	0.286	0.167	0.452	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 34.9% 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
1920	PIT	NL	12	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	0	2	13	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	PIT	P	12	0	2	13	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12