Al Myers

Born: 10/22/1863 in Danville, IL, USA

Died: 12/24/1927 in Marshall, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-09-27 | Final Game: 1891-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Albert Myers

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Biography

Al Myers was a professional baseball player born in 1863, who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1884 to 1891. As a versatile position player, he appeared in 833 games throughout his career, solidifying his presence in the early years of professional baseball. Myers recorded a total of 788 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate. His offensive contributions included 13 home runs and 359 RBIs, complemented by a career batting average of .245. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths, accumulating 111 stolen bases during his tenure in the league. Myers played in an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the beginnings of more organized team play. His contributions were particularly significant in the context of the late 19th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the rough-and-tumble style of the Deadball Era to a more structured format. As a player who combined both hitting and baserunning skills, Myers left an indelible mark on the game, paving the way for future generations of athletes who would continue to evolve the art of hitting and running in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
833	3222	429	788	135	34	13	359	111	294	263	0.245	0.314	0.320	0.634	-2143.2

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.634 vs. league average 0.654 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
1884	MLU	UA	12	46	6	15	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.326	—	—	—	—	0.0
1885	PHI	NL	93	357	25	73	13	2	1	28	0	11	41	0.204	.244 (-16%)	.287 (-21%)	.325 (-20%)	.613 (-20%)	-1216.1
1886	KCN	NL	118	473	69	131	22	9	4	51	3	22	42	0.277	.246 (+12%)	.302 (+2%)	.331 (+17%)	.634 (+10%)	648.2
1887	WS8	NL	105	362	45	84	9	5	2	36	18	40	26	0.232	.270 (-14%)	.331 (-6%)	.373 (-19%)	.705 (-13%)	-821.1
1888	WS8	NL	132	502	46	104	12	7	2	46	20	37	46	0.207	.238 (-13%)	.290 (-7%)	.319 (-15%)	.610 (-11%)	-939.6
1889	WS8	NL	46	176	24	46	3	0	0	20	10	22	7	0.261	.263 (-1%)	.334 (+4%)	.357 (-22%)	.691 (-10%)	-200.7
1889	PHI	NL	75	305	52	82	14	2	0	28	8	36	9	0.269	.263 (+2%)	.334 (+6%)	.357 (-8%)	.691 (-1%)	-200.7
1890	PHI	NL	117	487	95	135	29	7	2	81	44	57	46	0.277	.260 (+7%)	.336 (+8%)	.351 (+8%)	.687 (+8%)	821.3
1891	PHI	NL	135	514	67	118	27	2	2	69	8	69	46	0.230	.254 (-10%)	.331 (avg)	.343 (-12%)	.675 (-6%)	-454.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	806	0	2029	2547	430	330
SS	27	0	51	93	33	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1884	MLU	2B	12	26	30	10	1
1885	PHI	2B	93	201	287	64	31
1886	KCN	2B	118	298	384	65	50
1887	WS8	2B	78	193	248	44	23
1887	WS8	SS	27	51	93	33	6
1888	WS8	2B	132	271	399	60	37
1889	WS8	2B	46	147	148	18	26
1889	PHI	2B	75	192	261	78	33
1890	PHI	2B	117	347	352	38	62
1891	PHI	2B	135	354	438	53	67