Elmer Myers, baseball player, 1915-1922

Elmer Myers

Born: 3/2/1894 in York Springs, PA, USA

Died: 7/29/1976 in Collingswood, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-10-06 | Final Game: 1922-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Elmer Glenn Myers

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Biography

Elmer Myers was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1915 to 1922. Born in 1894, Myers made his Major League Baseball debut during a transformative period in the sport, as it was evolving from the deadball era into an age characterized by more dynamic offensive play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 55 wins and 72 losses, showcasing his determination and resilience on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06 and a total of 428 strikeouts, Myers established himself as a notable figure in the league during his playing days. Myers' career included appearances in various teams, where he was known for his competitive spirit and ability to navigate the challenges of pitching in a league that was becoming increasingly challenging for hurlers. He also recorded 7 saves, highlighting his capability as a reliable option in late-game situations. While not a household name, Elmer Myers contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, playing a role in the evolution of the game as it moved towards a more offensive-centric era. His legacy is remembered among those who appreciate the history and development of baseball pitching.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.250 .000 0.250

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0.0 9.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1928 4.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.250 .000 0.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
1928 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0.0 9.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
55 72 185 127 78 8 7 1102.0 1148 497 30 440 428 4.06 0

Career ERA 4.06 vs. league average 3.26 across their career seasons — 24.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1915 PHA AL 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 9.0 2 0 5 12 0.00 2.90 (+100%) 0.0
1916 PHA AL 14 23 44 35 31 2 1 315.0 280 128 168 182 3.66 2.78 (-31%) -3905.4
1917 PHA AL 9 16 38 23 13 2 3 201.7 221 99 79 88 4.42 2.69 (-64%) -512.4
1918 PHA AL 4 8 18 15 5 1 1 95.3 101 49 42 17 4.63 2.83 (-64%) -2681.9
1919 CLE AL 8 7 23 15 6 1 1 134.7 134 56 43 38 3.74 3.09 (-21%) -1134.8
1920 CLE AL 2 4 16 7 2 0 1 71.7 93 38 23 16 4.77 3.45 (-39%) -388.1
1920 BOS AL 9 1 12 10 9 1 0 97.0 90 23 24 34 2.13 3.45 (+38%) 1026.8
1921 BOS AL 8 12 30 20 11 0 0 172.0 217 93 53 40 4.87 4.02 (-21%) -2724.0
1922 BOS AL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 5.7 10 11 3 1 17.47 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
194 412 37 93 12 4 0 37 4 13 65 0.226 0.249 0.274 0.524 -1095.9

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.524 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 23.0% 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
1915 PHA AL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1916 PHA AL 53 126 9 27 5 1 0 9 0 3 26 0.214 .248 (-14%) .314 (-26%) .326 (-17%) .640 (-22%) -475.7
1917 PHA AL 38 73 5 18 2 0 0 5 2 3 14 0.247 .248 (-1%) .312 (-12%) .323 (-15%) .635 (-13%) -158.0
1918 PHA AL 18 35 1 5 0 0 0 1 2 0 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1919 CLE AL 23 46 5 11 1 2 0 6 0 4 10 0.239 — — — — -36.5
1920 CLE AL 16 25 2 6 2 0 0 4 0 0 3 0.240 — — — — 0.0
1920 BOS AL 12 38 8 12 1 1 0 7 0 2 2 0.316 — — — — 0.0
1921 BOS AL 30 65 7 14 1 0 0 5 0 1 6 0.215 .286 (-25%) .344 (-34%) .395 (-42%) .739 (-38%) -425.7
1922 BOS AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 185 0 65 325 18 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 PHA P 1 0 1 0 1 0
1916 PHA P 44 0 16 106 5 4
1917 PHA P 38 0 15 60 4 0
1918 PHA P 18 0 4 35 2 3
1919 CLE P 23 0 12 38 1 1
1920 CLE P 16 0 4 20 2 0
1920 BOS P 12 0 6 19 2 0
1921 BOS P 30 0 7 45 1 4
1922 BOS P 3 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 185