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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | BOS | AL | 85 | 285 | 39 | 68 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 21 | 35 | 0.239 | -118.7 |
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 110 | 428 | 46 | 124 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 48 | 5 | 23 | 31 | 0.290 | 970.3 |
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 64 | 181 | 19 | 37 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 6 | 16 | 23 | 0.204 | -348.8 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | BOS | 1B | 74 | 74 | 768 | 35 | 16 | 35 |
| 1906 | BOS | 1B | 110 | 111 | 1165 | 64 | 16 | 39 |
| 1907 | BOS | 1B | 20 | 16 | 189 | 10 | 4 | 10 |
| 1907 | BOS | 2B | 8 | 8 | 14 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
| 1907 | BOS | SS | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907 | BOS | OF | 18 | 16 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 205 |
| Second Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 16 |