Rod Myers

Born: 1/14/1973 in Conroe, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-06-21 | Final Game: 1997-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Roderick Demond Myers

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Biography

Rod Myers was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1997. Born in 1973, he made his mark during a transitional period in baseball characterized by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 53 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. Myers accumulated a total of 44 hits, including 3 home runs, while driving in 20 runs and finishing with a respectable batting average of .268. His ability to contribute on the base paths was highlighted by his 7 stolen bases, reflecting his speed and agility during a time when the game was evolving towards more dynamic offensive strategies. Although his time in the majors was limited, Myers's contributions on the field during the late 1990s helped to illustrate the diverse skill sets valued by teams in an era that sought both power and speed.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	164	23	44	14	0	3	20	7	24	38	0.268	0.365	0.409	0.774	102.7

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

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.774 vs. league average 0.762 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
1996	KCR	AL	22	63	9	18	7	0	1	11	3	7	16	0.286	.269 (+6%)	.340 (+5%)	.426 (+4%)	.767 (+4%)	50.8
1997	KCR	AL	31	101	14	26	7	0	2	9	4	17	22	0.257	.266 (-4%)	.336 (+10%)	.419 (-8%)	.756 (avg)	51.9