Josh VanMeter

Born: 3/10/1995 in Ossian, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-05-05 | Final Game: 2022-09-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Josh Michael VanMeter

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Biography

Josh VanMeter, born in 1995, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2022. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 300 games, where he showcased his adaptability on the field. VanMeter accumulated a total of 153 hits, including 19 home runs, and drove in 79 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .206. Known for his speed, he also contributed 17 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game not just with his bat but also with his agility on the bases. VanMeter's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and increased offensive metrics. His journey through the majors included stints with multiple clubs, where he sought to carve out a niche as a reliable utility player. Despite facing challenges in maintaining a consistent batting average, his contributions as a role player were recognized by teammates and fans alike. After retiring in 2022, VanMeter left behind a legacy of perseverance and adaptability in an ever-evolving sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3.0	15	13	5	2	0	39.00	0

Career ERA 39.00 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 882.8% 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
2022	PIT	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3.0	15	13	2	0	39.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
300	743	83	153	38	5	19	79	17	88	208	0.206	0.293	0.347	0.640	-1306.1

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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
2019	CIN	NL	95	228	33	54	13	1	8	23	9	29	56	0.237	.252 (-6%)	.322 (+1%)	.434 (-6%)	.757 (-3%)	-97.8
2020	CIN	NL	14	34	3	2	1	0	1	1	1	3	16	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0
2020	AZ	NL	12	36	6	7	2	0	1	5	0	4	8	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0
2021	AZ	NL	112	274	26	58	17	2	6	36	3	33	83	0.212	.243 (-13%)	.317 (-6%)	.410 (-14%)	.727 (-11%)	-568.7
2022	PIT	NL	67	171	15	32	5	2	3	14	4	19	45	0.187	.242 (-23%)	.311 (-15%)	.394 (-26%)	.706 (-21%)	-639.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	42	28	210	23	5	25
2B	126	99	146	230	9	59
3B	35	24	20	49	8	6
C	1	0	1	0	0	0
OF	51	33	60	1	3	0
P	3	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2019	CIN	1B	17	9	55	11	1	4
2019	CIN	2B	18	9	13	22	0	4
2019	CIN	3B	6	2	2	4	0	1
2019	CIN	OF	48	33	58	1	3	0
2020	CIN	1B	3	1	7	1	0	0
2020	CIN	2B	7	6	10	13	1	3
2020	ARI	2B	10	7	14	17	0	9
2020	ARI	3B	2	2	1	4	1	0
2021	ARI	1B	1	1	9	0	0	0
2021	ARI	2B	52	46	65	96	4	21
2021	ARI	3B	25	19	16	38	7	5
2021	ARI	OF	2	0	2	0	0	0
2022	PIT	1B	21	17	139	11	4	21
2022	PIT	2B	39	31	44	82	4	22
2022	PIT	3B	2	1	1	3	0	0
2022	PIT	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
2022	PIT	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2022	PIT	P	3	0	0	0	0	0