George Meyers

Born: 2/14/1865 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/12/1943 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-30 | Final Game: 1890-10-04

Full name: John George Meyers

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Biography

George Meyers, born in 1865, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1890 season. He played in a total of five games, where he recorded three hits, contributing to a batting average of .158. Despite the limited opportunities, Meyers showcased his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with two stolen bases and one run batted in. Meyers' career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player roles and the increasing emphasis on speed and agility in the game. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his involvement in the sport during the late 19th century placed him among the ranks of early baseball players who laid the groundwork for future generations. His contributions, though modest, reflect the competitive spirit and passion that characterized the era, as baseball began to solidify its place in American culture.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	19	2	3	0	0	0	1	2	1	0	0.158	0.238	0.158	0.396	0.0

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.

Career OBP .238 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career SLG .158 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.396 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 42.4% 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
1890	PH4	AA	5	19	2	3	0	0	0	1	2	1	0	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	5	0	6	7	6	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	PH4	3B	5	0	6	7	6	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	5