Dave Meier
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David Keith Meier
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- School Fresno City College, Stanford University
- High School Bullard High School
- Debut April 3, 1984
- Final Game September 29, 1988
- Born August 8, 1959 in Helena, MT USA
[edit] Biographical Information
David Keith Meier attended Bullard High School in Fresno, CA and then went on to attend Stanford University and Fresno City College.
Standing at 6'0" and 185 pounds, this right hander was originally drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the third round, 61st overall, of the 1978 draft, but he opted not to sign. In 1981, he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 5th round, 113th overall-this time, he decided to sign.
An overall good contact hitter in the minors who showed some pop, Meier's best season was 1983 with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, when he hit .336 with 8 home runs and 21 doubles in 126 games. He started the 1984 season on the Opening Day roster, making his big league debut as a pinch hitter on April 3. He went 0 for 1 in his debut.
He played his final game on September 29, 1988 for the Chicago Cubs at the age of 29. He went 1-1 as a pinch hitter in his final game. He currently resides in Fresno, California.
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- Tried stealing a base seven times in his career...and was caught each time.
- Wore three numbers in his career: 7 (1984-1985), 51 (1987) and 20 (1988).
- He was teammates with Tim Teufel and Greg Gagne for 4 seasons-longer than any other teammate.
- Earned $60,000 in 1985 and 1987, and $62,500 in 1988.
- Currently an agent.
