Russ Meers, baseball player, 1941-1947

Russ Meers

Born: 11/28/1918 in Tilton, IL, USA

Died: 11/16/1994 in Lancaster, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-28 | Final Game: 1947-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Russell Harlan Meers

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Biography

Russ Meers was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1947. Born in 1918, Meers made his mark during a challenging era for the sport, as the United States was engaged in World War II, which dramatically affected the composition of many MLB rosters. He finished his career with a record of 3-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98, reflecting his role as a competitive pitcher during a time when many players were serving in the military. Throughout his career, Meers accumulated a total of 35 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to retire batters effectively, although he did not record any saves. His contributions on the mound were part of a broader narrative in baseball history, as players like Meers filled the gaps left by those who had gone to war, helping to keep the sport alive during a tumultuous period. While his career may not have been marked by overwhelming statistics, Meers's dedication to the game during the 1940s remains a testament to the resilience of baseball in America.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 3 43 4 0 0 0 83.7 76 37 5 48 35 3.98 0

Career ERA 3.98 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1941 CHC NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 8.0 5 1 0 5 1.12 — -
1946 CHC NL 1 2 7 2 0 0 0 11.3 10 4 10 2 3.18 3.59 (+12%) -
1947 CHC NL 2 0 35 1 0 0 0 64.3 61 32 38 28 4.48 3.97 (-13%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 17 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.176 0.176 0.176 0.353 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 47.0% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 52.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.353 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1941 CHC NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 CHC NL 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1947 CHC NL 35 14 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 43 0 4 15 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 CHN P 1 0 1 0 0 0
1946 CHN P 7 0 0 3 0 0
1947 CHN P 35 0 3 12 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 43