Bert Myers

Born: 4/8/1874 in Frederick, MD, USA

Died: 10/12/1915 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-04-25 | Final Game: 1900-04-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 181 lbs

Full name: James Albert Myers

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Biography

Bert Myers was a professional baseball player who played from 1896 to 1900, primarily serving as a position player. Born in 1874, Myers participated in 160 games throughout his career, where he recorded 150 hits and amassed a batting average of .253. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed significantly to his teams with 52 runs batted in and 11 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and ability to get on base. Playing during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, Myers was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future baseball strategies. His career spanned the nascent days of professional baseball, where players like him helped shape the game's evolving dynamics. While his statistics may not reflect extraordinary power, his contributions as a reliable player in the field and on the bases were invaluable to his teams during an era of significant change in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
160	592	66	150	14	12	0	52	11	56	42	0.253	0.321	0.318	0.639	-1297.3

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1896	STL	NL	122	454	47	116	12	8	37	8	40	32	0.256	.290 (-12%)	.354 (-10%)	.387 (-18%)	.741 (-14%)	-1314.8
1898	WAS	NL	31	110	14	29	1	4	13	2	13	7	0.264	.270 (-3%)	.333 (+2%)	.347 (avg)	.680 (+1%)	17.4
1900	PHI	NL	7	28	5	5	1	0	2	1	3	3	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0