Mitch Meluskey, baseball player, 1998-2003

Mitch Meluskey

Born: 9/18/1973 in Yakima, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-08-30 | Final Game: 2003-09-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Mitchell Wade Meluskey

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Biography

Mitch Meluskey, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1998 until his retirement in 2003. Primarily recognized as a position player, Meluskey played a total of 155 games during his career. He was known for his solid offensive contributions, finishing with a batting average of .283, which highlighted his ability to make consistent contact and drive in runs. Over his career, he recorded 117 hits, 15 home runs, and 75 RBIs, showcasing his power and run-producing capabilities. Meluskey's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by both the growing emphasis on offensive production and the early stirrings of the performance-enhancing drug controversy. Despite not being a household name, his contributions to his teams, including notable stints in the league, left a lasting impression as he demonstrated the potential of a versatile player. With a total of 2 stolen bases, he also displayed a willingness to be aggressive on the base paths when the opportunity arose. After concluding his professional playing days on September 26, 2003, Meluskey's legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of players who contributed to the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
155 414 56 117 24 0 15 75 2 68 89 0.283 0.386 0.449 0.835 1108.7

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OBP .386 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.

Career SLG .449 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.835 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — +9.4% 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
1998 HOU NL 8 8 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1999 HOU NL 10 33 4 7 1 0 1 3 1 5 6 0.212 — — — — 0.0
2000 HOU NL 117 337 47 101 21 0 14 69 1 55 74 0.300 .270 (+11%) .344 (+16%) .437 (+11%) .782 (+14%) 1108.7
2002 DET AL 8 27 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 5 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2003 HOU NL 12 9 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 2 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
C 124 105 728 40 12 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 HOU C 3 0 9 0 0 0
1999 HOU C 10 9 62 6 0 1
2000 HOU 3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
2000 HOU C 103 88 623 31 12 6
2002 DET C 8 8 34 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 124
Third Base 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 DET AL $345,000
2001 DET AL $345,000
2000 HOU NL $215,000
1999 HOU NL $200,000
1998 HOU NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $1,275,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2000 Rookie of the Year NL 5th 7.0 160 0