Evan Meek, baseball player, 2008-2014

Evan Meek

Born: 5/12/1983 in Bellevue, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-02 | Final Game: 2014-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Evan David Meek

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Biography

Evan Meek was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2008 to 2014. Born in 1983, Meek made a name for himself in Major League Baseball with his tenure primarily as a relief pitcher. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7-11, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.63 and recorded 160 strikeouts. Meek also contributed to his teams by securing 4 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. In 2010, Meek's standout performance earned him an All-Star selection, marking a significant highlight in his career. His effectiveness on the mound during that season contributed to his reputation as a reliable option in the bullpen during a time when bullpens were becoming increasingly crucial to a team's success. Though he played in an era characterized by the emergence of specialized relief pitchers, Meek's ability to navigate tough innings and his solid strikeout rate underscored his value to the teams he played for. After his retirement in 2014, Meek left behind a legacy as a dependable pitcher who played an important role in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 11 179 0 0 0 4 196.0 165 79 15 101 160 3.63 0

Career ERA 3.63 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 10.9% better 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
2008 PIT NL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 13.0 11 10 12 7 6.92 4.32 (-60%) -1215.9
2009 PIT NL 1 1 41 0 0 0 0 47.0 34 18 29 42 3.45 4.32 (+20%) 720.9
2010 PIT NL 5 4 70 0 0 0 4 80.0 53 19 31 70 2.14 4.08 (+48%) 1272.1
2011 PIT NL 1 1 24 0 0 0 0 20.7 27 8 12 17 3.48 3.94 (+12%) 99.2
2012 PIT NL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 12.0 14 9 6 8 6.75 4.01 (-68%) -174.5
2014 BAL AL 0 4 23 0 0 0 0 23.3 26 15 11 16 5.79 3.74 (-55%) -798.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
179 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 .257 across their career seasons — +288.5% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +208.5% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — +147.2% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — +174.4% 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
2008 PIT NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 PIT NL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 PIT NL 70 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 PIT NL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 PIT NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 BAL AL 23 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 179 0 32 38 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 PIT P 9 0 0 5 1 0
2009 PIT P 41 0 6 5 0 1
2010 PIT P 70 0 19 14 0 1
2011 PIT P 24 0 2 7 0 0
2012 PIT P 12 0 3 1 0 0
2014 BAL P 23 0 2 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 179

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 PIT NL $875,000
2011 PIT NL $461,500
2010 PIT NL $413,500
2008 PIT NL $390,000
Total Career Earnings $2,140,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bellevue Community College Bellevue WA 2003