Billy Meyer
Born: 1/14/1893 in Knoxville, TN, USA
Died: 3/31/1957 in Knoxville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-09-06 | Final Game: 1917-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: William Adam Meyer
Biography
Billy Meyer was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned from 1913 to 1917. A versatile position player, Meyer made his mark in the early years of the 20th century, a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style of play. Throughout his career, he appeared in 113 games, where he recorded 71 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 21 runs, finishing with a batting average of .236. In addition to his offensive contributions, he showcased his speed on the base paths, collecting 3 stolen bases.
Meyer played during a unique period in baseball history, characterized by significant changes in the sport's dynamics and audience engagement. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination of players during that era. His career, though brief, left an imprint on the game, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving baseball landscape.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 301 | 15 | 71 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 15 | 25 | 0.236 | 0.274 | 0.289 | 0.563 | -631.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 50 | 138 | 6 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 0.232 | -253.9 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 62 | 162 | 9 | 38 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0.235 | -377.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 104 | 0 | 457 | 146 | 25 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CHA | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHA | C | 48 | 0 | 217 | 79 | 12 | 5 |
| 1917 | PHA | C | 55 | 0 | 235 | 66 | 12 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 105 |