Emmett Mueller

Born: 7/20/1912 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 10/3/1986 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-19 | Final Game: 1941-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Emmett Jerome Mueller

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Biography

Emmett Mueller was a professional baseball player born in 1912, who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 until his final game on September 28, 1941. Primarily a position player, Mueller demonstrated his versatility and skill over the course of 441 games. He recorded 324 hits, contributing to a batting average of .253, and hit 17 home runs while driving in 127 runs during his career. Known for his speed on the bases, he also successfully stole 10 bases, showcasing his ability to impact games both offensively and defensively. Mueller's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the gap between the pre-World War II era and the post-war boom that would follow. His contributions on the field were notable in an era characterized by a unique blend of emerging talent and established stars. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Mueller's dedication to the game and his performance in the major leagues left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
441	1281	144	324	55	11	17	127	10	156	124	0.253	0.337	0.353	0.690	-1059.6

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.725 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
1938	PHI	NL	136	444	53	111	12	4	4	34	2	64	43	0.250	.272 (-8%)	.341 (+1%)	.392 (-18%)	.734 (-9%)	-641.5
1939	PHI	NL	115	341	46	95	19	4	9	43	4	33	34	0.279	.274 (+2%)	.342 (avg)	.393 (+11%)	.735 (+6%)	350.8
1940	PHI	NL	97	263	24	65	13	2	3	28	2	37	23	0.247	.267 (-8%)	.335 (+3%)	.387 (-11%)	.722 (-5%)	-138.5
1941	PHI	NL	93	233	21	53	11	1	1	22	2	22	24	0.227	.262 (-13%)	.332 (-9%)	.373 (-21%)	.705 (-15%)	-630.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	5	0	0	0
2B	225	503	550	35	111
3B	70	60	119	8	8
OF	69	104	3	2	0
SS	1	0	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1938	PHI	2B	111	229	266	17	44
1938	PHI	3B	21	20	40	6	4
1939	PHI	2B	51	132	137	10	37
1939	PHI	3B	17	12	24	1	0
1939	PHI	OF	17	19	2	0	0
1939	PHI	SS	1	0	3	0	1
1940	PHI	1B	2	5	0	0	0
1940	PHI	2B	34	68	76	5	12
1940	PHI	3B	13	14	19	0	1
1940	PHI	OF	31	59	1	0	0
1941	PHI	2B	29	74	71	3	18
1941	PHI	3B	19	14	36	1	3
1941	PHI	OF	21	26	0	2	0