Myron Grimshaw
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1905-1907)
Myron Grimshaw was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1907 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 259 career games, he hit .256 with 229 hits, 4 home runs, and 116 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 543.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 173 lb
- Died
- 12/11/1936 in Canajoharie, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1905-04-25
- Last Game
- 1907-10-05
Full name: Myron Frederick Grimshaw
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 894 | 104 | 229 | 31 | 16 | 4 | 116 | 15 | 60 | 89 | .256 | .307 | .340 | .647 | 543 |
Career AVG .256 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .340 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.
Career OPS .647 vs. league average .622 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | BOS | AL | 85 | 285 | 39 | 68 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 21 | 35 | .239 | .248 (-4%) | .307 (-5%) | .322 (avg) | .629 (-2%) | -99.2 |
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 110 | 428 | 46 | 124 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 48 | 5 | 23 | 31 | .290 | .247 (+17%) | .307 (+8%) | .315 (+22%) | .622 (+15%) | 946.9 |
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 64 | 181 | 19 | 37 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 6 | 16 | 23 | .204 | .245 (-17%) | .304 (-10%) | .308 (-14%) | .613 (-12%) | -305.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 259 | 894 | 104 | 229 | 31 | 16 | 4 | 116 | 15 | 60 | 89 | .256 | — | — | — | — | 543 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (263 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 130 | 419 | 54 | 105 | 3 | 46 | .251 |
| Away | 133 | 479 | 51 | 126 | 1 | 42 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-10-05 | BOS | NYY | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-10-04 | BOS | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-10-03 | BOS | SLA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-10-02 | BOS | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-10-01 | BOS | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-09-30 | BOS | CHW | L | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-16 | BOS | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-14 | BOS | PHA | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-14 | BOS | PHA | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-09-13 | BOS | PHA | L | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 205 |
| Second Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Myron Grimshaw
- What years did Myron Grimshaw play?
- Myron Grimshaw played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1907.
- Was Myron Grimshaw a pitcher?
- No. Myron Grimshaw was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Myron Grimshaw hit?
- Myron Grimshaw hit 4 career home runs with 229 hits.
- What was Myron Grimshaw's career batting average?
- Myron Grimshaw batted .256 over his career, with 229 hits in 894 at bats.
- How many RBI did Myron Grimshaw have?
- Myron Grimshaw drove in 116 runs in his career.
- Is Myron Grimshaw in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Myron Grimshaw has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.