Chad Meyers
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2003)
Chad Meyers was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2003 for the Chicago Cubs and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 5 seasons. In 106 career games, he hit .208 with 44 hits and 9 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-08-06
- Last Game
- 2003-09-28
Full name: Chad William Meyers
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 212 | 27 | 44 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 43 | .208 | .281 | .259 | .540 | -978 |
Career AVG .208 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career SLG .259 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.
Career OPS .540 vs. league average .769 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHN | NL | 43 | 142 | 17 | 33 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 27 | .232 | .271 (-14%) | .344 (-15%) | .433 (-32%) | .778 (-24%) | -578.9 |
| 2000 | CHN | NL | 36 | 52 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | .173 | .270 (-36%) | .344 (-34%) | .437 (-52%) | .782 (-44%) | -398.8 |
| 2001 | CHN | NL | 18 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SEA | AL | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 106 | 212 | 27 | 44 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 43 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -978 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (106 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 101 | 14 | 23 | 0 | 2 | .228 |
| Away | 53 | 111 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 7 | .189 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-28 | SEA | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-21 | SEA | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-14 | SEA | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-02 | SEA | TBR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-21 | SEA | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-19 | SEA | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-14 | SEA | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-09 | SEA | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-02 | SEA | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-06 | CHC | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 44 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHN | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Omaha | NE | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Chad Meyers: the record in brief
Chad Meyers's major league career runs from a debut on August 6, 1999 to a final game on September 28, 2003. Meyers played for the Chicago Cubs (1999 to 2001) and the Seattle Mariners (2003). Born on August 8, 1975, in Omaha, NE, USA, Meyers is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. Meyers's full given name, per the bio, is Chad William Meyers.
Meyers's career batting table shows 106 games, 212 at bats and 44 hits, a .208 average, along with 9 RBI. Meyers got on base at a .281 rate and slugged .259 (.540 OPS). Meyers's .208 average ran 22.4% below the .267 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .540 to a league .769, 29.7% below average. The hits column peaks at 33, in 1999. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .232 in 1999, did not top the league's .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chad Meyers
- What years did Chad Meyers play?
- Chad Meyers played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2003.
- Was Chad Meyers a pitcher?
- No. Chad Meyers was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chad Meyers hit?
- Chad Meyers hit 0 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What was Chad Meyers's career batting average?
- Chad Meyers batted .208 over his career, with 44 hits in 212 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chad Meyers have?
- Chad Meyers drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Chad Meyers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chad Meyers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.