Dan Meyer
Born: 8/3/1952 in Hamilton, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1974-09-14 | Final Game: 1985-05-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Daniel Thomas Meyer
Biography
Dan Meyer was a professional baseball player born in 1952, whose career spanned from 1974 to 1985. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 1,118 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Meyer was known for his solid hitting ability and versatility on the field, contributing to his teams with a career batting average of .253. Over the course of his career, he amassed 944 hits, 86 home runs, and 459 RBIs, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive skill set. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, recording 61 stolen bases.
Meyer played during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was evolving with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. His contributions were significant in the context of his teams, as he provided reliable performance at the plate and in the field. Despite not being a household name, Meyerโs resilience and work ethic left a lasting impact on the clubs he represented, and he remains a respected figure among baseball historians and fans alike. After his retirement on May 24, 1985, Meyer's legacy continued to resonate within the baseball community.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1118 | 3734 | 411 | 944 | 153 | 31 | 86 | 459 | 61 | 219 | 277 | 0.253 | 0.293 | 0.379 | 0.673 | -4555.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | DET | AL | 13 | 50 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | -54.6 |
| 1975 | DET | AL | 122 | 470 | 56 | 111 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 47 | 8 | 26 | 25 | 0.236 | -1237.3 |
| 1976 | DET | AL | 105 | 294 | 37 | 74 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 0.252 | -535.2 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 159 | 582 | 75 | 159 | 24 | 4 | 22 | 90 | 11 | 43 | 51 | 0.273 | 361.5 |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 123 | 444 | 38 | 101 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 56 | 7 | 24 | 39 | 0.227 | -1460.1 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 144 | 525 | 72 | 146 | 21 | 7 | 20 | 74 | 11 | 29 | 35 | 0.278 | 516.2 |
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 146 | 531 | 56 | 146 | 25 | 6 | 11 | 71 | 8 | 31 | 42 | 0.275 | -18.1 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 83 | 252 | 26 | 66 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 0.262 | -392.4 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 120 | 383 | 28 | 92 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 59 | 1 | 18 | 33 | 0.240 | -959.4 |
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 69 | 169 | 15 | 32 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 11 | 0.189 | -776.4 |
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 20 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.318 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 469 | 424 | 3918 | 288 | 40 | 386 |
| 3B | 157 | 148 | 115 | 300 | 26 | 35 |
| OF | 326 | 298 | 529 | 20 | 23 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | DET | OF | 12 | 12 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | DET | 1B | 46 | 46 | 441 | 37 | 5 | 39 |
| 1975 | DET | OF | 74 | 74 | 130 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 1976 | DET | 1B | 19 | 19 | 168 | 10 | 1 | 15 |
| 1976 | DET | OF | 47 | 45 | 76 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | SEA | 1B | 159 | 153 | 1407 | 109 | 12 | 134 |
| 1978 | SEA | 1B | 121 | 114 | 1104 | 79 | 13 | 119 |
| 1978 | SEA | OF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | SEA | 1B | 15 | 5 | 73 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 1979 | SEA | 3B | 101 | 97 | 76 | 201 | 19 | 22 |
| 1979 | SEA | OF | 31 | 30 | 49 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | SEA | 1B | 4 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1980 | SEA | 3B | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | SEA | OF | 123 | 116 | 189 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| 1981 | SEA | 1B | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1981 | SEA | 3B | 49 | 47 | 36 | 87 | 5 | 12 |
| 1981 | SEA | OF | 14 | 13 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | OAK | 1B | 58 | 49 | 373 | 31 | 4 | 38 |
| 1982 | OAK | OF | 11 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | OAK | 1B | 41 | 35 | 293 | 16 | 4 | 28 |
| 1983 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | OAK | OF | 11 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | OAK | 1B | 3 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | OAK | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 468 |
| Third Base | 158 |
| Left Field | 314 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | 69 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Player of the Month | June |
| 1977 | Player of the Week | Week of 1977-08-05 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana College | Santa Ana | CA | 1972 |