Dave Meads
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David Donald Meads is a former Major League Baseball
relief pitcher
. He played in 2 seasons for the Houston Astros
.
Meads played baseball at Middlesex County College
and was scouted by Clary Anderson
. He was drafted by Houston in the sixth round of the 1984 amateur draft
.
in 1984 at age 20 before being promoted to low A ball with the Auburn Astros
of the South Atlantic League
. In 1986 he rose through A and into AA with the Columbus Astros of the Southern League
, going 1-1 with a 4.43 ERA in 16 games.
of the AAA Pacific Coast League
. He went 1-0 with a 2.80 ERA in 10 appearances before being called up by Houston in April. Meads made his debut on April 13, 1987, and got his first victory on April 23, striking out Ken Griffey
, the only batter he faced. He went 5-3 with a 5.55 ERA in 45 appearances out of the bullpen.
Meads started the 1988 season back with Tucson, but was called up again later in the season and proceeded to go 3-1 with a 3.18 ERA in 22 games played. However, in 1989, while playing with Tucson, he had an arm injury that cut short his career.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
relief pitcher
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
. He played in 2 seasons for the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
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Meads played baseball at Middlesex County College
Middlesex County College
Middlesex County College is a community college with its main campus located in Edison, New Jersey, United States. The two-year college serves the needs of Middlesex County, as well as surrounding communities. There are two urban campuses located in New Brunswick and Perth Amboy.The college was...
and was scouted by Clary Anderson
Clary Anderson
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. He was drafted by Houston in the sixth round of the 1984 amateur draft
1984 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1984 Major League Baseball draft.- Other notable players :*Future Canadian Football League quarterback Damon Allen, was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the seventh round, 182nd overall....
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Minor leagues
Meads started at the lowest tier with the GCL Astros of the Gulf Coast LeagueGulf Coast League
The Gulf Coast League is a minor league baseball league which operates in Florida. It is a Rookie League, with a season running from mid-June to late August. The season is 60 games long and teams in the league are divided into three divisions, East, North and South...
in 1984 at age 20 before being promoted to low A ball with the Auburn Astros
Auburn Astros
The Auburn Astros were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1982 to 1995. The team played in the New York–Penn League and was affiliated with the Houston Astros. The team was located in Auburn, New York; played home games at Falcon Park; and was owned and operated by Auburn Community...
of the South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
. In 1986 he rose through A and into AA with the Columbus Astros of the Southern League
Southern League (baseball)
The Southern League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The original league was formed in , and shut down in . A new league, the Southern Association, was formed in , consisting of twelve teams...
, going 1-1 with a 4.43 ERA in 16 games.
Major leagues
Meads started the 1987 season with the Tucson TorosTucson Toros
The Tucson Toros are a professional baseball team based in Tucson, Arizona, in the United States. They are owned by Tucson Baseball, LLC with Jay Zucker as chairman of the board. Sean Smock is the team's general manager....
of the AAA Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
. He went 1-0 with a 2.80 ERA in 10 appearances before being called up by Houston in April. Meads made his debut on April 13, 1987, and got his first victory on April 23, striking out Ken Griffey
Ken Griffey
There are two former Major League Baseball players named Ken Griffey:*Ken Griffey, Sr., who played from 1973 to 1991 for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, and Seattle Mariners...
, the only batter he faced. He went 5-3 with a 5.55 ERA in 45 appearances out of the bullpen.
Meads started the 1988 season back with Tucson, but was called up again later in the season and proceeded to go 3-1 with a 3.18 ERA in 22 games played. However, in 1989, while playing with Tucson, he had an arm injury that cut short his career.