Henry Myers

Born: 1858 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/18/1895 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1881-08-20 | Final Game: 1884-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 159 lbs

Full name: Henry C. Myers

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Biography

Henry Myers was a professional baseball player born in 1858, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1881 to 1884, a period marked by the transition from the game's formative years to a more organized and structured league system. Myers participated in 76 games, accumulating 56 hits and finishing with a batting average of .174. Although he did not achieve notable power numbers or run production, as evidenced by his zero home runs and zero RBIs, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the evolving tapestry of the sport. Myers played during a time when baseball was still developing its identity and was often characterized by its rough-and-tumble nature, with players frequently transitioning between positions and teams. His career, while not prolific in terms of statistics, reflected the spirit of perseverance and the competitive nature of the game in the 1880s. As a player in this early era, Myers' role was crucial in setting the stage for future generations of athletes in the sport, contributing to the establishment of professional baseball as a beloved American pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	6	2	1	0	0	26.0	30	19	2	4	7	6.58	0

Career ERA 6.58 vs. league average 2.80 across their career seasons — 134.6% 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
1882	BL2	AA	0	2	6	2	1	0	0	26.0	30	19	4	7	6.58	2.80 (-135%)	-578.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
76	322	44	56	3	0	0	0	0	12	2	0.174	0.204	0.183	0.387	-1423.2

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career SLG .183 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.387 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1881	PRO	NL	1	4	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1882	BL2	AA	69	294	41	53	3	12	0	0.180	.248 (-27%)	.275 (-23%)	.329 (-42%)	.605 (-33%)	-1423.2
1884	WIL	UA	6	24	3	3	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0