John Meister

Born: 5/10/1863 in Allentown, PA, USA

Died: 1/17/1923 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-08-24 | Final Game: 1887-06-29

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John F. Meister

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Biography

John Meister was a professional baseball player born in 1863, who played primarily as a position player during the late 19th century. His career spanned from August 24, 1886, to June 29, 1887, a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the rough and tumble days of the deadball era into a more organized and structured sport. Throughout his brief time in Major League Baseball, Meister appeared in 84 games, demonstrating a notable ability to contribute offensively with a total of 79 hits and 42 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 10 stolen bases. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .23 and hitting 3 home runs, Meister's impact on the game can be seen in the context of his era, where the game was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and base running. His performance, though modest by modern standards, reflected the spirit of the time and the foundational aspects of the game that would evolve in the years to come. Meister remains a part of baseball history, representing a transitional period in the sport's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
84	344	59	79	13	5	3	42	10	20	12	0.230	0.276	0.323	0.599	-627.7

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.670 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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
1886	NY4	AA	45	186	35	44	7	3	2	21	1	4	0	0.237	.246 (-4%)	.302 (-16%)	.331 (+2%)	.634 (-7%)	-268.4
1887	NY4	AA	39	158	24	35	6	2	1	21	9	16	12	0.222	.270 (-18%)	.331 (-9%)	.373 (-19%)	.705 (-14%)	-359.3