Dutch Meier, baseball player, 1906-1906

Dutch Meier

Born: 3/30/1879 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 3/23/1948 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-19 | Final Game: 1906-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Arthur Ernst Meier

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Biography

Dutch Meier, born in 1879, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 19, 1906, to October 7, 1906, during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic phase of offensive play. Meier played primarily as a position player, participating in 82 games throughout his brief career. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Meier recorded 70 hits, showcasing a batting average of .256, which reflected the skill and competitiveness of players in his era. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 16 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. While his career was short-lived, Meier’s performances were part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the grit and determination of players who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 273 32 70 11 4 0 16 4 13 21 0.256 0.298 0.326 0.624 -53.9

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — near 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
1906 PIT NL 82 273 32 70 11 4 0 16 4 13 21 0.256 .247 (+4%) .307 (-3%) .315 (+3%) .622 (avg) -53.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 52 49 73 5 2 2
SS 17 15 42 38 9 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1906 PIT OF 52 49 73 5 2 2
1906 PIT SS 17 15 42 38 9 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Shortstop 17
Left Field 29
Center Field 7
Right Field 18

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Princeton University Princeton NJ 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902