Billy Myers, baseball player, 1935-1941

Billy Myers

Born: 8/14/1910 in Enola, PA, USA

Died: 4/10/1995 in Carlisle, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-16 | Final Game: 1941-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: William Harrison Myers

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Biography

Billy Myers, born in 1910, was a notable American professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1941. Primarily recognized as a position player, Myers played in a total of 738 games during his career. He was known for his solid defensive skills and versatility on the field, contributing significantly to his teams, which included the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies. Myers finished his career with 616 hits, 45 home runs, and 243 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .257. His ability to steal bases was exemplified by his total of 23 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the basepaths. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play, Myers navigated the challenges of competition during the late 1930s. His performance on the field reflected the evolving strategies of the game, as teams increasingly valued power and speed. Though he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Billy Myers' contributions to the sport during his active years remain a testament to his skill and dedication to baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
2.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1935 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
738 2399 319 616 88 33 45 243 23 250 445 0.257 0.328 0.377 0.706 -1975.2

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.733 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
1935 CIN NL 117 445 60 119 15 10 5 36 10 29 81 0.267 .279 (-4%) .342 (-8%) .399 (-5%) .742 (-6%) -655.6
1936 CIN NL 98 323 45 87 9 6 6 27 6 28 56 0.269 .283 (-5%) .349 (-6%) .404 (-3%) .753 (-5%) -344.4
1937 CIN NL 124 335 35 84 13 3 7 43 0 44 57 0.251 .276 (-9%) .342 (-1%) .398 (-7%) .740 (-4%) -216.0
1938 CIN NL 134 442 57 112 18 6 12 47 2 41 80 0.253 .272 (-7%) .341 (-7%) .392 (+3%) .734 (-2%) -272.9
1939 CIN NL 151 509 79 143 18 6 9 56 4 71 90 0.281 .274 (+2%) .342 (+8%) .393 (avg) .735 (+4%) 553.0
1940 CIN NL 90 282 33 57 14 2 5 30 0 30 56 0.202 .267 (-24%) .335 (-15%) .387 (-18%) .722 (-17%) -896.8
1941 CHC NL 24 63 10 14 1 0 1 4 1 7 25 0.222 .262 (-15%) .332 (-7%) .373 (-23%) .705 (-16%) -142.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 35 2 7 0 1 0 2 4 8 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1940 WS CIN 7 23 0 3 0 0 0 2 2 5 0.130
1939 WS CIN 4 12 2 4 0 1 0 0 2 3 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 18 0 40 45 6 3
SS 712 0 1397 2220 208 475

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 CIN SS 112 0 230 335 37 77
1936 CIN SS 98 0 225 304 35 73
1937 CIN 2B 6 0 8 8 0 1
1937 CIN SS 121 0 190 360 30 67
1938 CIN 2B 11 0 28 31 6 1
1938 CIN SS 123 0 255 380 41 74
1939 CIN SS 151 0 309 512 42 110
1940 CIN SS 88 0 155 269 17 62
1941 CHN 2B 1 0 4 6 0 1
1941 CHN SS 19 0 33 60 6 12

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 19
Shortstop 711

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1939 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 18.0 336 0
1937 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 2.0 80 0