Dutch Meyer

Born: 10/6/1915 in Waco, TX, USA

Died: 1/19/2003 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-06-23 | Final Game: 1946-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 181 lbs

Full name: Lambert Daniel Meyer

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Biography

Dutch Meyer, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1946. Primarily known as a position player, Meyer showcased his skills over the course of 286 games. He recorded 262 hits, contributing to a respectable batting average of .264. Throughout his career, he demonstrated power and versatility, hitting 10 home runs and driving in 93 runs. Additionally, he displayed his speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases, further highlighting his all-around abilities on the field. Meyer played during a pivotal time in baseball history, overlapping with the tail end of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. His contributions to the game came during an era characterized by a transition in playing styles and strategies, as teams began to embrace a more dynamic approach to offense. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Dutch Meyer remains a significant figure in the annals of baseball history, remembered for his dedication and performance during a challenging period for the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
286	994	113	262	49	12	10	93	5	82	75	0.264	0.322	0.367	0.689	-59.7

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.702 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
1937	CHC	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	DET	AL	23	58	12	15	3	0	0	6	2	4	10	0.259	.267 (-3%)	.335 (-5%)	.387 (-20%)	.722 (-13%)	-119.9
1941	DET	AL	46	153	12	29	9	1	1	14	1	8	13	0.190	.262 (-28%)	.332 (-31%)	.373 (-25%)	.705 (-28%)	-766.6
1942	DET	AL	14	52	5	17	3	0	2	9	0	4	4	0.327	.253 (+29%)	.323 (+19%)	.349 (+43%)	.672 (+32%)	249.9
1945	CLE	AL	130	524	71	153	29	8	7	48	2	40	32	0.292	.260 (+12%)	.328 (+4%)	.354 (+18%)	.683 (+11%)	959.1
1946	CLE	AL	72	207	13	48	5	3	0	16	0	26	16	0.232	.256 (-10%)	.328 (-3%)	.358 (-20%)	.687 (-12%)	-382.3