Hap Myers

Born: 4/8/1887 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 6/30/1967 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-16 | Final Game: 1915-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ralph Edward Myers

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Biography

Hap Myers was a professional baseball player born in 1887, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1915. During his career, he appeared in 377 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .268. Myers recorded 335 hits, including four home runs, and amassed 116 RBIs. Renowned for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 132 bases, a testament to his aggressive playing style and ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and catchers. Myers' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. His contributions were significant in an era that valued speed and defensive prowess, and he was known for his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities for his team. Myers remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball, remembered for his impactful yet succinct career in the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
377	1251	203	335	42	7	4	116	132	119	140	0.268	0.338	0.322	0.660	34.9

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.663 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
1910	BOS	AL	3	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	BOS	AL	13	38	3	14	2	0	0	0	4	4	5	0.368	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	SLA	AL	11	37	4	11	1	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.297	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	BSN	NL	140	524	74	143	20	1	2	50	57	38	48	0.273	.259 (+5%)	.325 (+2%)	.345 (-6%)	.670 (-2%)	-83.2
1914	BRF	FL	92	305	61	67	10	5	1	29	43	44	43	0.220	.255 (-14%)	.322 (avg)	.339 (-13%)	.661 (-7%)	-261.0
1915	BRF	FL	118	341	61	98	9	1	1	36	28	32	39	0.287	.250 (+15%)	.318 (+10%)	.332 (-1%)	.651 (+5%)	379.1