Bob Meyer
Born: 8/4/1939 in Toledo, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-04-20 | Final Game: 1970-05-20
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Robert Bernard Meyer
Biography
Bob Meyer was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1939, who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 until his retirement on May 20, 1970. Throughout his career, Meyer was known for his competitiveness on the mound and a solid work ethic that characterized many players of his era. He made his debut during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game, which posed unique challenges for pitchers.
Over his six-year career, Meyer recorded a win-loss record of 2-12 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.38. He struck out a total of 92 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute effectively to his team's pitching staff. While he did not record any saves, his experience and resilience in various game situations lent depth to the rotations he was a part of. Although his career statistics may not reflect dominance, Meyer's contributions during a transformative period in baseball remain a testament to the depth of talent that existed in the league during the 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 12 | 38 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 129.3 | 132 | 63 | 11 | 80 | 92 | 4.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 37 | 18 | 33 | 30 | 3.86 | -605.8 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 25 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 5.00 | -613.2 |
| 1964 | NYY | AL | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 4.91 | - |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 30 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 3.31 | -451.2 |
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 6.38 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.057 | 0.083 | 0.057 | 0.140 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYY | AL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 38 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | KC1 | P | 9 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | LAA | P | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | NYA | P | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | P | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | ML4 | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 38 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toledo | Toledo | OH | 1958, 1959 |