Dan Meyer
Born: 7/3/1981 in Woodbury, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-09-14 | Final Game: 2010-07-10
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Daniel Livingston Meyer
Biography
Dan Meyer was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2010. Born in 1981, he made his Major League Baseball debut during a period marked by high offensive output and the evolving role of pitchers in the game. Over the course of his career, Meyer played for several teams, finishing with a record of 3-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.46. He recorded a total of 92 strikeouts and successfully converted 2 saves, demonstrating his capability as a reliable option in the bullpen.
Meyer was known for his ability to generate strikeouts, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound. Despite facing challenges in achieving a winning record, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the hard work and dedication typical of pitchers in the era. Meyer's career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, represented the journey of many athletes striving to make their mark in Major League Baseball during the late 2000s. After retiring in 2010, he left behind a legacy as a player who experienced both the trials and triumphs of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 103 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 113.7 | 119 | 69 | 16 | 57 | 92 | 5.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | OAK | AL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 8.82 | -272.2 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 0 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 35 | 23 | 14 | 20 | 7.48 | -1257.8 |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 3 | 2 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 58.3 | 47 | 20 | 21 | 56 | 3.09 | - |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 9.64 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | OAK | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 71 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 103 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | OAK | P | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | OAK | P | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | FLO | P | 71 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | FLO | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 103 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | FLO | NL | $415,000 |
| 2009 | FLO | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $815,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg | VA | 2000, 2001, 2002 |