Daniel Mengden, baseball player, 2016-2022

Daniel Mengden

Born: 2/19/1993 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-06-11 | Final Game: 2022-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Daniel Joseph Mengden

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Biography

Daniel Mengden was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2016 to 2022. Born in 1993, Mengden made his debut on June 11, 2016, and showcased his talent over six seasons with a competitive spirit on the mound. He concluded his career with a record of 17 wins and 21 losses, along with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65. During his time in the league, he recorded 232 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to both start games and come in as a reliever when necessary. Mengden was known for his unique pitching style, which included a diverse repertoire of pitches that kept hitters off balance. He played during a highly competitive era in baseball, marked by an emphasis on powerful hitting and advanced analytics. His contributions to his teams were characterized by determination and resilience, making him a valuable asset in the rotation. As he transitioned out of the game on September 1, 2022, Mengden left behind a legacy as a player who embraced the challenges of pitching in the modern MLB landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 21 65 49 2 2 2 309.7 305 160 43 103 232 4.65 0

Career ERA 4.65 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 9.4% worse 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
2016 OAK AL 2 9 14 14 0 0 0 72.0 83 52 33 71 6.50 4.19 (-55%) -276.0
2017 OAK AL 3 2 7 7 1 1 0 43.0 36 15 9 29 3.14 4.36 (+28%) 116.4
2018 OAK AL 7 6 22 17 1 1 0 115.7 103 52 26 72 4.05 4.15 (+2%) -1604.7
2019 OAK AL 5 2 13 9 0 0 1 59.7 59 32 27 42 4.83 4.51 (-7%) -277.7
2020 OAK AL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 12.3 14 5 7 10 3.65 4.45 (+18%) -361.9
2022 KCR AL 0 1 5 1 0 0 1 7.0 10 4 1 8 5.14 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
65 13 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.154 0.214 0.154 0.368 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.368 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 50.0% 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
2016 OAK AL 14 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 OAK AL 7 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2018 OAK AL 22 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2019 OAK AL 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 OAK AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 KCR AL 5 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 65 49 19 26 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 OAK P 14 14 2 7 0 0
2017 OAK P 7 7 3 7 0 1
2018 OAK P 22 17 8 8 1 0
2019 OAK P 13 9 2 4 0 0
2020 OAK P 4 1 1 0 0 0
2022 KCA P 5 1 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 65