Bill Meehan

Born: 9/4/1889 in Osceola Mills, PA, USA

Died: 10/8/1982 in Douglas, WY, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-17 | Final Game: 1915-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: William Thomas Meehan

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Biography

Bill Meehan, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 20th century. He played in a single Major League Baseball game on September 17, 1915, representing a unique chapter in the sport's history. As a position player, Meehan made the most of his moment in the spotlight, finishing his career with 1 hit in 1 game, resulting in a perfect batting average of 1.0. Despite the brevity of his career, his appearance in the major leagues during a time when competition was fierce speaks to the challenges and opportunities athletes faced in that era. Meehan's playing career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would follow. Although he did not record any home runs or RBIs and had no stolen bases, Meehan's contribution to the game, albeit limited, is a reminder of the many players who have briefly graced the diamond, illustrating the rich tapestry of baseball history. His story exemplifies how even a fleeting career can hold significance in the broader narrative of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	0	0	0	4.0	7	5	0	3	4	11.25	0

Career ERA 11.25 vs. league average 2.90 across their career seasons — 288.4% 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
1915	PHA	AL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	4.0	7	5	3	4	11.25	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +299.1% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +213.9% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +200.8% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — +207.2% above 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
1915	PHA	AL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	PHA	P	1	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1