Jack Meyer, baseball player, 1955-1961

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

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

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

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