Scott Meyer, baseball player, 1978-1978

Scott Meyer

Born: 8/19/1957 in Evergreen Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-10 | Final Game: 1978-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Scott William Meyer

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Biography

Scott Meyer, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues during the late 1970s. His career spanned from 1978 to October 1, 1978, during which he primarily served as a position player. Meyer appeared in a total of 8 games, managing to secure 1 hit, which resulted in a batting average of .111. Despite the limited opportunities at the major league level, his time in the sport reflected the challenges many players faced in breaking into a competitive environment. Meyer’s brief stint in the majors occurred during an era characterized by high-profile talent and intense competition. While he did not record any home runs or runs batted in, his presence on a major league roster highlighted the often-overlooked journeys of players who contributed to the fabric of the game, even if only for a short time. His career serves as a reminder of the depth of talent and the fierce competition inherent in professional baseball during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 9 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 56.9% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 52.5% 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
1978 OAK AL 8 9 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 7 1 11 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 OAK C 7 1 11 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI 1976, 1977, 1978