Dutch Meier
Born: 3/30/1879 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 3/23/1948 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-04-19 | Final Game: 1906-10-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Arthur Ernst Meier
Biography
Dutch Meier, born in 1879, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 19, 1906, to October 7, 1906, during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic phase of offensive play. Meier played primarily as a position player, participating in 82 games throughout his brief career.
Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Meier recorded 70 hits, showcasing a batting average of .256, which reflected the skill and competitiveness of players in his era. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 16 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. While his career was short-lived, Meierโs performances were part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the grit and determination of players who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 273 | 32 | 70 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 0.256 | 0.298 | 0.326 | 0.624 | -39.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PIT | NL | 82 | 273 | 32 | 70 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 0.256 | -39.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 52 | 49 | 73 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| SS | 17 | 15 | 42 | 38 | 9 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PIT | SS | 17 | 15 | 42 | 38 | 9 | 4 |
| 1906 | PIT | OF | 52 | 49 | 73 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 17 |
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 18 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | Princeton | NJ | 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902 |