Gil Meche, baseball player, 1999-2010

Gil Meche

Born: 9/8/1978 in Lafayette, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-07-06 | Final Game: 2010-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gilbert Allen Meche

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Biography

Gil Meche was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 to 2010. Born in 1978, Meche established himself as a reliable arm during his career, ultimately finishing with a record of 84-83 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.49. He recorded 1,050 strikeouts over his time on the mound, showcasing his ability to get batters out effectively. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were notable, particularly in the context of the early 2000s when pitching depth was crucial for team success. Meche was selected as an All-Star once during his career, highlighting his standing among peers and his performance in a highly competitive era. He played for the Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals, and his tenure with the Royals included a significant role in the team's rotation. Known for his durability and competitive spirit, Meche's playing style reflected the evolving strategies of the game during his era, where pitchers were increasingly expected to pitch deeper into games. His career remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed in the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
84 83 258 243 7 3 0 1432.3 1441 714 176 594 1050 4.49 0

Career ERA 4.49 vs. league average 4.44 across their career seasons — near 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
1999 SEA AL 8 4 16 15 0 0 0 85.7 73 45 57 47 4.73 4.71 (avg) -1656.7
2000 SEA AL 4 4 15 15 1 1 0 85.7 75 36 40 60 3.78 4.77 (+21%) 1172.8
2003 SEA AL 15 13 32 32 1 0 0 186.3 187 95 63 130 4.59 4.40 (-4%) -1896.5
2004 SEA AL 7 7 23 23 1 1 0 127.7 139 71 47 99 5.01 4.46 (-12%) -1290.5
2005 SEA AL 10 8 29 26 0 0 0 143.3 153 81 72 83 5.09 4.29 (-19%) -2775.4
2006 SEA AL 11 8 32 32 1 0 0 186.7 183 93 84 156 4.48 4.53 (+1%) -477.2
2007 KCR AL 9 13 34 34 1 0 0 216.0 218 88 62 156 3.67 4.47 (+18%) -
2008 KCR AL 14 11 34 34 0 0 0 210.3 204 93 73 183 3.98 4.32 (+8%) -
2009 KCR AL 6 10 23 23 1 1 0 129.0 144 73 58 95 5.09 4.32 (-18%) -
2010 KCR AL 0 5 20 9 1 0 0 61.7 65 39 38 41 5.69 4.08 (-40%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
258 23 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.130 0.130 0.130 0.261 0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career OBP .130 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Career SLG .130 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.261 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 65.6% 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
1999 SEA AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 SEA AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 SEA AL 32 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2004 SEA AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 SEA AL 29 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2006 SEA AL 32 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 KCR AL 34 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 KCR AL 34 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2009 KCR AL 23 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 KCR AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 258 243 94 157 12 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 SEA P 16 15 10 8 0 0
2000 SEA P 15 15 7 7 0 0
2003 SEA P 32 32 15 20 1 2
2004 SEA P 23 23 5 7 1 0
2005 SEA P 29 26 8 22 1 1
2006 SEA P 32 32 13 18 1 2
2007 KCA P 34 34 15 22 3 5
2008 KCA P 34 34 6 28 4 1
2009 KCA P 23 23 8 21 0 2
2010 KCA P 20 9 7 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 258

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2003 TSN Comeback Player of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 KCA AL $12,400,000
2009 KCA AL $11,400,000
2008 KCA AL $11,400,000
2007 KCA AL $7,400,000
2006 SEA AL $3,700,000
2005 SEA AL $2,535,000
2004 SEA AL $1,950,000
2003 SEA AL $325,000
2001 SEA AL $275,000
2000 SEA AL $252,500
1999 SEA AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $51,837,500