George Myers, baseball player, 1884-1889

George Myers

Born: 11/13/1860 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 12/14/1926 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-02 | Final Game: 1889-08-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George D. Myers

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Biography

George Myers was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who made his mark in the burgeoning days of Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1889. As a position player, Myers played a total of 424 games, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. He recorded 321 hits and finished his career with a batting average of .203, a reflection of the challenging hitting environment of his time. Known for his speed on the bases, Myers amassed 72 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact games beyond just hitting. He contributed a total of 126 RBIs and hit 5 home runs throughout his career. While Myers may not have been a statistical powerhouse, his role in the early stages of professional baseball helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His journey through the league coincided with a time of significant change in the sport, marking him as a notable figure in baseball history. Myers passed away long after his playing days, but his contributions to the game during its formative years remain a part of baseball's rich legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
424 1578 183 321 43 8 5 126 72 109 149 0.203 0.260 0.250 0.510 -4890.5

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.642 across their career seasons — 20.5% 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
1884 BFN NL 78 325 34 59 9 2 2 32 0 13 33 0.182 .243 (-25%) .278 (-24%) .327 (-27%) .606 (-25%) -1277.0
1885 BFN NL 89 326 40 67 7 2 0 19 0 23 40 0.206 .244 (-16%) .287 (-10%) .325 (-26%) .613 (-19%) -923.5
1886 SL5 NL 79 295 26 56 7 3 0 27 6 18 42 0.190 .246 (-23%) .302 (-22%) .331 (-30%) .634 (-26%) -1263.0
1887 IN3 NL 69 235 25 51 8 1 1 20 26 22 7 0.217 .270 (-20%) .331 (-10%) .373 (-27%) .705 (-19%) -740.8
1888 IN3 NL 66 248 36 59 9 0 2 16 28 16 14 0.238 .238 (avg) .290 (avg) .319 (-7%) .610 (-3%) -85.7
1889 IN3 NL 43 149 22 29 3 0 0 12 12 17 13 0.195 .263 (-26%) .334 (-12%) .357 (-40%) .691 (-26%) -600.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 0 41 4 1 4
3B 16 0 10 19 10 2
C 305 0 1385 382 195 28
OF 111 0 180 19 32 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 BFN C 49 0 271 58 64 4
1884 BFN OF 34 0 49 3 14 1
1885 BFN C 69 0 305 95 45 4
1885 BFN OF 23 0 36 1 8 0
1886 SL5 3B 1 0 3 2 2 0
1886 SL5 C 72 0 368 80 35 8
1886 SL5 OF 6 0 7 0 1 0
1887 IN3 1B 6 0 38 3 0 4
1887 IN3 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1887 IN3 C 50 0 176 58 18 8
1887 IN3 OF 15 0 21 1 1 1
1888 IN3 1B 1 0 3 0 1 0
1888 IN3 3B 14 0 6 16 8 2
1888 IN3 C 47 0 211 63 21 4
1888 IN3 OF 10 0 15 6 2 0
1889 IN3 1B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1889 IN3 C 18 0 54 28 12 0
1889 IN3 OF 23 0 52 8 6 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 305
First Base 8
Third Base 16
Left Field 27
Center Field 69
Right Field 14