Billy Meyer

Born: 1/14/1893 in Knoxville, TN, USA

Died: 3/31/1957 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-06 | Final Game: 1917-09-18

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

Full name: William Adam Meyer

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Biography

Billy Meyer was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned from 1913 to 1917. A versatile position player, Meyer made his mark in the early years of the 20th century, a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style of play. Throughout his career, he appeared in 113 games, where he recorded 71 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 21 runs, finishing with a batting average of .236. In addition to his offensive contributions, he showcased his speed on the base paths, collecting 3 stolen bases. Meyer played during a unique period in baseball history, characterized by significant changes in the sport's dynamics and audience engagement. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination of players during that era. His career, though brief, left an imprint on the game, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
113	301	15	71	7	3	1	21	3	15	25	0.236	0.274	0.289	0.563	-644.6

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.563 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — 13.2% 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
1913	CHW	AL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	PHA	AL	50	138	6	32	2	2	1	12	3	8	11	0.232	.248 (-7%)	.314 (-13%)	.326 (-9%)	.640 (-11%)	-263.0
1917	PHA	AL	62	162	9	38	5	1	0	9	0	7	14	0.235	.248 (-6%)	.312 (-13%)	.323 (-14%)	.635 (-14%)	-381.6