Chad Meyers, baseball player, 1999-2003

Chad Meyers

Born: 8/8/1975 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-08-06 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Chad William Meyers

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Biography

Chad Meyers, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 to 2003. Playing primarily as a position player, he participated in a total of 106 games during his career. Meyers was known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 6 stolen bases, although he did not record any home runs throughout his time in the league. His batting average stood at .208, with 44 hits and 9 RBIs, reflecting the challenges faced by many players in the highly competitive environment of early 2000s MLB. Meyers' career unfolded during a time when the game was witnessing significant changes, including the rise of power hitters and an increased emphasis on offensive production. Despite not being among the league's stars, his contributions as a role player were valuable to his teams, and he exemplified the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level. Meyers' journey through the majors highlights the diverse paths players take in baseball, serving as a reminder that every player contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 212 27 44 11 0 0 9 6 14 43 0.208 0.281 0.259 0.540 -1050.4

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 29.7% 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
1999 CHC NL 43 142 17 33 9 0 0 4 4 9 27 0.232 .271 (-14%) .344 (-15%) .433 (-32%) .778 (-24%) -625.0
2000 CHC NL 36 52 8 9 2 0 0 5 1 3 11 0.173 .270 (-36%) .344 (-34%) .437 (-52%) .782 (-44%) -425.4
2001 CHC NL 18 17 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.118 — — — — 0.0
2003 SEA AL 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 44 37 61 93 2 18
3B 9 4 2 5 2 1
OF 21 10 30 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 CHN 2B 32 31 49 69 2 13
1999 CHN OF 14 9 27 0 0 0
2000 CHN 2B 8 5 9 14 0 4
2000 CHN 3B 8 4 2 5 2 1
2001 CHN 2B 4 1 3 10 0 1
2001 CHN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2001 CHN OF 4 1 3 0 0 0
2003 SEA OF 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 44
Third Base 9
Left Field 9
Center Field 11
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 CHN NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $200,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Creighton University Omaha NE 1994, 1995, 1996