Lou Meyers
Born: 12/9/1859 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 11/30/1920 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-04-17 | Final Game: 1884-05-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Lewis Henry Meyers
Biography
Lou Meyers, born in 1859, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played as a position player, making his mark in the league from April 17, 1884, to May 10, 1884. Meyers participated in only two games during his time in the major leagues, a testament to the competitive nature of the era when many players vied for limited roster spots on fledgling teams.
In those two games, Meyers struggled at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, as he recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, and did not steal any bases. While his time in the spotlight was short-lived and his statistical contributions were minimal, Meyers' brief involvement in the sport reflects the challenges faced by players in the formative years of professional baseball, a time when the game was evolving and establishing the foundations that would lead to its future popularity. His experience serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their personal statistics did not capture the spotlight.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.250 | 0.000 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CNU | UA | 2 | 3 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CNU | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | CNU | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |