Don Mueller

Born: 4/14/1927 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 12/28/2011 in Chesterfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-08-02 | Final Game: 1959-05-02

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

Full name: Donald Frederick Mueller

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Biography

Don Mueller, born in 1927, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1948 until 1959. Known for his consistent hitting and solid defensive skills, Mueller played a total of 1,245 games, amassing 1,292 hits and finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .296. Over the course of his tenure, he hit 65 home runs and drove in 520 runs, showcasing his capability as a reliable offensive force. Additionally, he contributed with 11 stolen bases, reflecting a level of speed not often highlighted in power hitters of his time. Mueller was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, a testament to his skill and impact on the game. He played during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the integration of the sport and the emergence of new playing styles. His ability to maintain a high batting average and a steady presence in the lineup solidified his legacy as a respected player of his era. After retiring in 1959, Mueller left behind a record that exemplified both talent and dedication to the game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1245	4364	499	1292	139	37	65	520	11	167	146	0.296	0.322	0.390	0.712	-2527.5

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +13.8% above league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.712 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — near 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
1948	NY1	NL	36	81	12	29	4	1	1	9	0	0	3	0.358	.263 (+36%)	.340 (+5%)	.379 (+24%)	.719 (+15%)	163.1
1949	NY1	NL	51	56	5	13	4	0	0	1	0	5	6	0.232	.262 (-12%)	.343 (-14%)	.384 (-21%)	.727 (-18%)	-183.3
1950	NY1	NL	132	525	60	153	15	6	7	84	1	10	26	0.291	.265 (+10%)	.346 (-11%)	.401 (-5%)	.747 (-8%)	-995.4
1951	NY1	NL	122	469	58	130	10	7	16	69	1	19	13	0.277	.260 (+6%)	.336 (-9%)	.385 (+12%)	.721 (+2%)	-16.9
1952	NY1	NL	126	456	61	128	14	7	12	49	2	34	24	0.281	.252 (+11%)	.326 (+2%)	.369 (+14%)	.696 (+8%)	615.8
1953	NY1	NL	131	480	56	160	12	2	6	60	2	19	13	0.333	.264 (+26%)	.335 (+7%)	.397 (+2%)	.733 (+4%)	383.6
1954	NY1	NL	153	619	90	212	35	8	4	71	2	22	17	0.342	.261 (+31%)	.333 (+9%)	.390 (+14%)	.723 (+12%)	1243.8
1955	NY1	NL	147	605	67	185	21	4	8	83	1	19	12	0.306	.258 (+18%)	.332 (-2%)	.393 (avg)	.726 (-1%)	-277.3
1956	NY1	NL	138	453	38	122	12	1	5	41	0	15	7	0.269	.258 (+4%)	.331 (-12%)	.397 (-16%)	.728 (-14%)	-1411.5
1957	NY1	NL	135	450	45	116	7	1	6	37	2	13	16	0.258	.257 (avg)	.323 (-14%)	.391 (-19%)	.715 (-16%)	-1494.6
1958	CHW	AL	70	166	7	42	5	0	0	16	0	11	9	0.253	.257 (-2%)	.324 (-8%)	.394 (-28%)	.719 (-19%)	-554.7
1959	CHW	AL	4	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	18	4	7	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.389

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1954	WS	NY1	4	18	4	7	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.389

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1084	537	1816	69	35	20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	NY1	OF	22	0	33	3	1	0
1949	NY1	OF	6	0	8	0	0	0
1950	NY1	OF	125	0	205	7	3	2
1951	NY1	OF	115	0	233	5	4	1
1952	NY1	OF	120	0	221	8	3	4
1953	NY1	OF	122	0	203	7	6	0
1954	NY1	OF	153	152	263	14	6	5
1955	NY1	OF	146	145	239	5	6	1
1956	NY1	OF	117	103	180	4	2	2
1957	NY1	OF	115	100	174	13	2	4
1958	CHA	OF	43	37	57	3	2	1