Dad Meek

Born: 3/14/1867 in Dolni Lukavice, Bohemia

Died: 12/22/1922 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-05-10 | Final Game: 1890-04-24

Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Frank J. Meek

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Biography

Dad Meek was a professional baseball player active during the late 19th century, a time marked by the early evolution of the game as it transitioned from the amateur roots of the 1800s to a more organized professional sport. Born in 1867, Meek played as a position player, competing in the major leagues for a brief period between 1889 and 1890. His career in the major leagues, although short, showcased his ability to make an immediate impact in the limited opportunities he received. Over the course of his career, Meek participated in 6 games, achieving a notable batting average of .333. He recorded 6 hits, contributing 2 runs batted in (RBIs) and successfully stealing 2 bases. While he did not hit any home runs, his overall performance demonstrated a solid capability at the plate and on the base paths, reflecting the playing style of the era, which often emphasized speed and contact hitting. Although Dad Meek's time in professional baseball was limited, his contributions during the infancy of the sport remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	18	5	6	0	0	0	2	2	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +27.4% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — near 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
1889	SL4	AA	2	2	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1890	SL4	AA	4	16	3	5	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	6	0	33	11	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1889	SL4	C	2	0	0	2	1	0
1890	SL4	C	4	0	33	9	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	6