Myron Grimshaw, baseball player, 1905-1907

Myron Grimshaw

Born: 11/30/1875 in St. Johnsville, NY, USA

Died: 12/11/1936 in Canajoharie, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-25 | Final Game: 1907-10-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Myron Frederick Grimshaw

Biography

Myron Grimshaw, born in 1875, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1905 to 1907. Primarily a position player, Grimshaw made his mark in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offense-driven phases of baseball. Over the course of his career, he played in 259 games, showcasing his skills as both a hitter and a base runner. Grimshaw accumulated a total of 229 hits, contributing to a batting average of .256. He demonstrated his ability to drive in runs with 116 RBIs, while also showing some speed on the bases with 15 stolen bases and hitting 4 home runs. Although not among the most prominent figures of his time, Grimshaw's contributions to his teams reflected the hard-nosed style of play that defined baseball during the early 1900s. His career, though short-lived, serves as a reminder of the many players who helped shape the game in its formative years.

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 0.256 0.307 0.340 0.647 502.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 204 201 2122 109 36 84
2B 8 8 14 26 4 1
OF 18 16 27 1 1 0
SS 2 2 5 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 205
Second Base 8
Shortstop 2
Center Field 1
Right Field 16