Who is David Meech?
Who is David Meech?
David Meech is a Bluefield University junior college transfer from The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) where he played baseball for the Knights while earning an associate’s degree in general studies.
As a member of the Knights’ baseball team, Meech hit .349 in 109 at bats. His junior college playing days also featured a couple of notable games, including a matchup against Bunker Hill where he went 3-3 with four RBI and a double, and a game against Salve Regina in which he went 2-4 with two RBI. But “Big Meech,” as some affectionately call him, is more than just a baseball player. Just ask BU graduate student and Rams third baseman Clay Wisner.
“He (Meech) handles himself like a professional on and off the field,” Wisner said. “He is a good teammate, and he is an all-around good person.”
Originally from Douglas, Massachusetts, Meech is now a Bluefield University baseball player pursuing a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science. He said the move from New England to Virginia was a challenging one, but one he has been able to manage.
“It was hard,” Meech admitted about the long distance move, “but even though I was far from home I’ve had teammates and coaches that have supported me along the way.”
A junior, Meech is an All-Conference right fielder for the Rams who hit .396 in 149 at bats with 11 doubles, three triples and five home runs in his first season at BU. A couple of notable games in his time at Bluefield include a game against Columbia International where he went 2-3 with a double and three RBI and a game against Alice Lloyd where he went 3-4 with an RBI.
BU position player coach Chris Allen acknowledged that Meech is a great baseball player who contributes significantly to the Rams baseball team, but even more importantly, Allen said, Meech is an outstanding person.
“He’s the type of player that every coach wants to have in his clubhouse,” Allen said. “He takes care of those around him and pushes those to become better. David is a reserved guy who listens and learns before he speaks. When he speaks, people and players listen. His points are valid and his meaning is true and comes from a place of respect and love.”
After college and baseball, Meech plans to be a physical therapist and eventually work with athletes. He is currently looking for internships for after graduation.
“I have full confidence that David Meech will become a successful man, loving father and caring husband when the time comes,” Allen said. “I’m thankful to have met such a great young man and blessed to have him call me coach.”