1985 Profile: Bobby Meacham

"When the Yankees speak of the New Era, they are talking about young talents like Bobby Meacham. It is no coincidence that the Yankees' outstanding second half of the 1984 season began soon after Meacham became the regular shortstop. He solidified the middle infield as he and veteran second baseman Willie Randolph formed one of the smoother double play combinations in the A.L.
The switch-hitting Californian appeared in 22 games in 1983 for the Yankees and batted .235, but last year he improved to .253 (91-for-360). At Yankee Stadium he posted a surprising .318 while batting near the bottom of the order.
It seems the more action Meacham sees in the majors, the better he gets. If he continues to improve at the same pace, he'll make the New Era a prosperous one for the Yankees."

-The New York Yankees Official 1985 Yearbook

"Meacham made the Yankees in 1984 with a solid effort in spring training. He was optioned to Nashville on April 7 and on April 17 was moved up to Columbus where he played until the Yankees recalled him on June 15. Bobby began playing shortstop regularly on June 16 and formed a smooth double play combination with veteran Willie Randolph.
His batting average peaked at .288 on August 4, coinciding with the completion of a seven-game hitting streak (a career high)- he went 11-for 27 for a .407 batting average over the span. Bobby had a four-hit game on July 7 at Minnesota, including two doubles, and swiped two bases on September 11 at Toronto. He hit .318 at Yankee Stadium, .351 against Baltimore and .364 against Milwaukee. Bobby has career switch-hitting numbers of .285 right-handed (41-for-144) and .232 left-handed (62-for-267).
Bobby began the 1983 season at Columbus after a fine showing at spring training. He was brought up to the Yankees on June 29 when Willie Randolph was disabled. Bobby played shortstop as a defensive replacement on June 30 at Yankee Stadium against Baltimore in his major league debut. He was sent back to Columbus on July 12 and recalled to the Yankees on July 16, but returned to Columbus later the same day when the Yankees purchased Larry Milbourne from Philadelphia. Bobby was recalled from Columbus on August 19 when Andre Robertson was disabled and returned to Columbus on August 20 when Bert Campaneris was activated off the disabled list. He was recalled to the Yankees on September 2, had his first major league at-bat on September 3 in Seattle and had his first major league hit and RBI in Cleveland on September 18.
He was the top draft pick of St. Louis in 1981, playing two seasons at Class A before his trade to the Yankees. Meacham was named South Atlantic League All-Star shortstop in 1981 and Florida State League All-Star shortstop in 1982.
Meacham graduated from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, CA in 1978. He was All-Orange County and All-State in baseball and All-League in basketball and football. Bobby attended San Diego State for three years, majoring in business finance, and was named an All-American in baseball. He was signed to his first pro contract by Marty Keough (Cardinals).
Bobby enjoys music, golf and reading the Bible."

-1985 New York Yankees Information Guide