Jack Meyer
Born: 3/23/1932 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 3/9/1967 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1955-04-16 | Final Game: 1961-04-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Robert Meyer
Biography
Jack Meyer was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1932, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1955 until his retirement in 1961. Over the course of his career, Meyer compiled a record of 24 wins and 34 losses, with a career Earned Run Average (ERA) of 3.92. He was known for his ability to strike batters out, finishing with a total of 375 strikeouts and contributing significantly to his teams with 21 saves.
Meyer played during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the emergence of new pitching styles and strategies. His resilience on the mound and competitive spirit served as a model for many young pitchers of his time. Though his win-loss record may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his effectiveness in high-pressure situations and ability to miss bats underscored his importance as a reliable pitcher during his tenure in the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 34 | 202 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 455.0 | 385 | 198 | 49 | 244 | 375 | 3.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 6 | 11 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 110.3 | 75 | 42 | 66 | 97 | 3.43 | -386.8 |
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 7 | 11 | 41 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 96.0 | 86 | 47 | 51 | 66 | 4.41 | 411.8 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 44 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 5.73 | -1465.7 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 3 | 6 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 90.3 | 77 | 36 | 33 | 87 | 3.59 | 2373.6 |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 5 | 3 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 93.7 | 76 | 35 | 53 | 71 | 3.36 | -242.9 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 4.32 | 232.6 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 86 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 31 | 0.163 | 0.234 | 0.221 | 0.455 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 50 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 41 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 19 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 37 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 47 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 1 | 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 | 202 | 24 | 24 | 61 | 4 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | PHI | P | 50 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | PHI | P | 41 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
| 1957 | PHI | P | 19 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | PHI | P | 37 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | PHI | P | 47 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1960 | PHI | P | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 202 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 3.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1955 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 2nd | 7.0 | 24 | 7 |