Don Mueller
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Donald Frederick Mueller (Mandrake The Magician)
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Don Mueller played 12 seasons in the majors, mostly for the New York Giants, and posted a career batting average of .296.
He was a free swinger and great contact hitter who seldom walked or struck out. In 4,364 at bats on his career, Mueller struck out a total of only 146 times -- never more than 26 times in any season! On the other hand, he also rarely got walks, with a career total of 167 - never more than 34 times in any one season.
Mueller played most of his games as a right fielder, much of the time next to centerfielder Willie Mays.
Don was in the minors from 1944-49, playing mostly for Jersey City. His career minor league batting average was .335.
Son of Walter Mueller, who was also a National League outfielder.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (1954 & 1955)
- NL Hits Leader (1954)
- 2-time NL Singles Leader (1954 & 1955)
- 200 Hits Seasons: 1 (1954)
- Won a World Series with the New York Giants in 1954
