Rudy Meoli

Born: 5/1/1951 in Troy, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-09 | Final Game: 1979-06-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Rudolph Bartholomew Meoli

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Biography

Rudy Meoli, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1971 until his retirement in 1979. Known primarily as a position player, Meoli played a total of 310 games during his career, contributing 133 hits, 2 home runs, and 40 RBIs. His batting average settled at .212, and he showcased his speed on the bases with 10 stolen bases. Meoli's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player training and strategy. While he may not have garnered significant headlines or statistical acclaim, his perseverance and dedication to the game exemplified the spirit of many players of his era who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. After his retirement on June 8, 1979, Meoli's journey through the majors remained a testament to the challenges and triumphs faced by players striving to excel at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
310	626	69	133	20	4	2	40	10	69	88	0.212	0.289	0.267	0.555	-2072.4

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 20.9% 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
1971	LAA	AL	7	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	LAA	AL	120	305	36	68	12	1	2	23	2	31	38	0.223	.256 (-13%)	.325 (-11%)	.378 (-24%)	.703 (-18%)	-1045.4
1974	LAA	AL	36	90	9	22	2	0	0	3	2	8	10	0.244	.256 (-5%)	.324 (-6%)	.369 (-28%)	.693 (-17%)	-234.4
1975	LAA	AL	70	126	12	27	2	1	0	6	3	15	20	0.214	.257 (-17%)	.327 (-9%)	.374 (-34%)	.701 (-22%)	-458.3
1978	CHC	NL	47	29	10	3	0	1	0	2	1	6	4	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	PHI	NL	30	73	2	13	4	1	0	6	2	9	15	0.178	.265 (-33%)	.329 (-19%)	.397 (-35%)	.727 (-27%)	-334.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2B	41	24	44	77	4	13
3B	54	33	22	90	12	4
SS	147	119	173	370	32	71

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	CAL	2B	8	5	15	18	0	3
1973	CAL	3B	13	7	5	14	3	2
1973	CAL	SS	95	87	122	252	27	52
1974	CAL	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1974	CAL	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1974	CAL	3B	20	18	6	47	3	0
1974	CAL	SS	8	6	9	20	2	6
1975	CAL	2B	11	7	11	17	2	3
1975	CAL	3B	15	6	9	19	6	2
1975	CAL	SS	28	15	19	61	2	8
1978	CHN	2B	6	1	4	5	1	0
1978	CHN	3B	5	2	2	9	0	0
1979	PHI	2B	15	11	14	37	1	7
1979	PHI	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1979	PHI	SS	16	11	23	37	1	5