George Meyer, baseball player, 1938-1938

George Meyer

Born: 8/3/1909 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/3/1992 in Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-03 | Final Game: 1938-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George Francis Meyer

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Biography

George Meyer was a professional baseball player born in 1909, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief but impactful career from 1938 to 1938. As a position player, Meyer showcased his skills in 24 games, where he compiled a commendable batting average of .296. His performance included 24 hits and 9 runs batted in (RBIs), demonstrating a solid offensive capability during a period that was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Although he did not hit any home runs, Meyer's ability to contribute with his bat was evident in his three stolen bases, reflecting a speed element that complemented his overall game. Playing in the late 1930s, a time marked by significant changes in baseball, Meyer’s contributions, while limited in scope, were part of the evolving narrative of the sport as it began to embrace a more aggressive and entertaining approach.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 81 10 24 2 2 0 9 3 11 17 0.296 0.387 0.370 0.757 75.7

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career OBP .387 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.757 vs. league average 0.734 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
1938 CHW AL 24 81 10 24 2 2 0 9 3 11 17 0.296 .272 (+9%) .341 (+13%) .392 (-6%) .734 (+3%) 75.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 24 0 61 86 5 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 CHA 2B 24 0 61 86 5 12

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 24