Brian Meyer, baseball player, 1988-1990

Brian Meyer

Born: 1/29/1963 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-03 | Final Game: 1990-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Brian Scott Meyer

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Biography

Brian Meyer, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1988 to 1990. Primarily serving as a position player, Meyer played a total of 34 games during his time in the league. Despite his efforts on the field, he finished his career without recording any hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. This rarity in the sport highlights the intense competition and the challenges faced by athletes aspiring to make their mark in the MLB. Meyer’s career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the late 1980s and early 1990s saw the emergence of power hitters and a shift towards a more offensively driven game. Although he did not achieve statistical success, his experience in the league reflects the journey of many players who strive for their dreams amidst the rigorous demands of professional baseball. After his retirement, Meyer remained a part of the baseball community, serving as a reminder of the depth and breadth of talent that has graced the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 5 34 0 0 0 2 50.7 41 16 5 23 29 2.84 0

Career ERA 2.84 vs. league average 3.77 across their career seasons — 24.6% better than 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
1988 HOU NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 12.3 9 2 4 10 1.46 3.73 (+61%) -152.9
1989 HOU NL 0 1 12 0 0 0 1 18.0 16 9 13 13 4.50 3.71 (-21%) 26.5
1990 HOU NL 0 4 14 0 0 0 1 20.3 16 5 6 6 2.21 3.86 (+43%) -592.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1988 HOU NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 HOU NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 HOU NL 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 34 0 4 14 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 HOU P 8 0 0 5 0 0
1989 HOU P 12 0 2 2 0 0
1990 HOU P 14 0 2 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 34

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1989 HOU NL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $68,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rollins College Winter Park FL 1984, 1985, 1986