Benny Meyer

Born: 1/21/1885 in Hematite, MO, USA

Died: 2/6/1974 in Festus, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-09 | Final Game: 1925-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Bernhard Meyer

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Biography

Benny Meyer, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1913 to 1925. Known for his versatility as a position player, Meyer participated in 310 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 276 hits, accumulating a respectable batting average of .265. While he was not a power hitter, contributing 7 home runs over his career, he was an adept baserunner, amassing 46 stolen bases and showcasing his speed and agility on the field. Meyer also contributed significantly to his teams with 84 runs batted in (RBIs), demonstrating his ability to drive in runs when it mattered most. Meyer played during a transformative era in baseball, a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and a greater emphasis on athleticism. His contributions, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent stars of the time, reflected the grit and determination of players in the early 20th century. As the game moved toward the exciting and competitive landscape of the 1920s, Meyer's career left an indelible mark, embodying the spirit of a generation that helped lay the foundation for modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
310	1041	146	276	29	17	7	84	46	158	117	0.265	0.365	0.346	0.711	2137.6

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.685 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
1913	BRO	NL	38	87	12	17	0	1	1	10	8	10	14	0.195	.259 (-25%)	.325 (-14%)	.345 (-27%)	.670 (-21%)	-278.8
1914	BLF	FL	143	500	76	152	18	10	5	40	23	71	53	0.304	.255 (+19%)	.322 (+22%)	.339 (+21%)	.661 (+22%)	2317.5
1915	BLF	FL	35	120	20	29	2	0	0	5	6	37	13	0.242	.250 (-4%)	.318 (+33%)	.332 (-22%)	.651 (+5%)	356.7
1915	BUF	FL	93	333	37	77	8	6	1	29	9	40	37	0.231	.250 (-8%)	.318 (-1%)	.332 (-10%)	.651 (-5%)	356.7
1925	PHI	NL	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0