Jouett Meekin, baseball player, 1891-1900

Jouett Meekin

Born: 2/21/1867 in New Albany, IN, USA

Died: 12/14/1944 in New Albany, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-06-13 | Final Game: 1900-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Jouett Meekin

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Biography

Jouett Meekin was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1891 to 1900. Born in 1867, he played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Meekin established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 152 wins and 133 losses. His earned run average (ERA) of 4.07 reflects the competitive nature of the league during his tenure, where pitching strategies were evolving, and hitters were starting to gain an upper hand. Throughout his career, Meekin displayed a strong ability to miss bats, accumulating 901 strikeouts, which showcased his skill and effectiveness as a pitcher. He also contributed to his teams with two saves, a statistic that highlights his versatility and capability in high-pressure situations. As a key figure in the late 19th century, Jouett Meekin's contributions to the game helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers, making him a noteworthy player in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
152 133 324 308 270 9 2 2605.3 2837 1177 67 1056 901 4.07 0

Career ERA 4.07 vs. league average 4.10 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
1891 LS2 AA 9 16 28 25 24 2 0 221.0 223 105 106 141 4.28 3.52 (-21%) 3696.9
1892 LS3 NL 7 10 19 18 17 0 0 156.3 168 70 78 67 4.03 3.28 (-23%) -627.5
1892 WAS NL 3 10 14 14 13 1 0 112.0 112 43 48 58 3.46 3.28 (-5%) 747.9
1893 WAS NL 10 15 31 28 24 1 0 245.0 289 135 140 91 4.96 4.66 (-6%) 267.2
1894 NY1 NL 33 9 53 49 41 1 2 418.0 414 172 176 137 3.70 5.33 (+30%) 4832.1
1895 NY1 NL 16 11 29 29 24 1 0 225.7 296 133 73 76 5.30 4.77 (-11%) 1180.6
1896 NY1 NL 26 14 42 41 34 0 0 334.3 378 142 127 110 3.82 4.36 (+12%) 1250.2
1897 NY1 NL 20 11 37 34 30 2 0 303.7 328 127 99 83 3.76 4.30 (+12%) 745.2
1898 NY1 NL 16 18 38 37 34 1 0 320.0 329 134 108 82 3.77 3.59 (-5%) -1241.3
1899 NY1 NL 5 11 18 18 16 0 0 148.3 169 72 70 30 4.37 3.85 (-14%) -2353.0
1899 BSN NL 7 6 13 13 12 0 0 108.0 111 34 23 23 2.83 3.85 (+26%) 1778.6
1900 PIT NL 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 13.0 20 10 8 3 6.92 3.68 (-88%) -570.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
339 1099 163 267 30 24 15 131 16 70 118 0.243 0.289 0.355 0.644 -1953.1

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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
1891 LS2 AA 32 94 14 21 0 3 1 10 4 15 19 0.223 .254 (-12%) .331 (avg) .343 (-7%) .675 (-4%) -42.1
1892 LS3 NL 20 64 7 5 1 0 0 3 1 6 9 0.078 .244 (-68%) .316 (-50%) .327 (-71%) .644 (-61%) -587.4
1892 WAS NL 14 45 7 6 0 0 2 7 0 3 12 0.133 — — — — -587.4
1893 WAS NL 33 113 15 29 3 2 3 20 0 4 11 0.257 .279 (-8%) .356 (-21%) .379 (+5%) .735 (-8%) -204.4
1894 NY1 NL 53 174 28 48 2 7 5 29 3 8 16 0.276 .309 (-11%) .379 (-19%) .435 (+4%) .814 (-6%) -307.4
1895 NY1 NL 31 96 16 28 4 3 1 16 2 3 11 0.292 .296 (-2%) .361 (-11%) .399 (+7%) .761 (-2%) -73.4
1896 NY1 NL 43 144 27 43 6 5 2 16 2 12 9 0.299 .290 (+3%) .354 (avg) .387 (+17%) .741 (+8%) 168.8
1897 NY1 NL 42 137 22 41 6 1 0 10 3 5 11 0.299 .291 (+3%) .354 (-7%) .387 (-8%) .741 (-7%) -197.9
1898 NY1 NL 38 129 16 27 5 1 0 12 0 9 7 0.209 .270 (-23%) .333 (-22%) .347 (-24%) .680 (-23%) -504.8
1899 NY1 NL 18 58 7 12 2 1 1 4 1 3 4 0.207 .282 (-27%) .343 (-28%) .366 (-11%) .710 (-19%) -204.7
1899 BSN NL 13 41 4 7 1 1 0 4 0 2 7 0.171 — — — — -204.7
1900 PIT NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 1 0 0
OF 7 0 7 0 1 0
P 324 0 116 456 60 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1891 LS2 1B 1 0 2 1 0 0
1891 LS2 OF 3 0 4 0 1 0
1891 LS2 P 28 0 9 36 2 3
1892 LS3 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1892 LS3 P 19 0 7 34 5 1
1892 WAS P 14 0 7 22 2 0
1893 WAS OF 3 0 2 0 0 0
1893 WAS P 31 0 12 53 7 3
1894 NY1 P 53 0 15 61 4 3
1895 NY1 P 29 0 10 44 5 1
1896 NY1 P 42 0 17 62 8 3
1897 NY1 P 37 0 14 56 11 2
1898 NY1 P 38 0 18 51 9 0
1899 NY1 P 18 0 4 22 5 1
1899 BSN P 13 0 3 15 0 0
1900 PIT P 2 0 0 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 324
First Base 1
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 3