Glenn Myatt, baseball player, 1920-1936

Glenn Myatt

Born: 7/9/1897 in Argenta, AR, USA

Died: 8/9/1969 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-15 | Final Game: 1936-09-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Glenn Calvin Myatt

Biography

Glenn Myatt, born in 1897, was a notable position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1920 until his retirement in 1936. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,004 games, amassing 722 hits and achieving a batting average of .270. Myatt demonstrated power at the plate with 38 home runs and drove in 387 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively for his teams. In addition to his hitting prowess, he also displayed speed on the basepaths, stealing 20 bases throughout his career. Myatt played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively explosive time. His versatility and consistency as a player were significant during an era that began to see the rise of more dynamic offensive strategies. Though he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Myatt's contributions to the game and his solid performance over 16 seasons remain a part of baseball history. His career reflects the evolution of the sport during a time when the game was beginning to embrace a more aggressive style of play, laying the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1004 2678 346 722 137 37 38 387 20 248 195 0.270 0.334 0.391 0.725 -863.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 734 0 2061 419 66 47
OF 38 0 47 7 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 735
Left Field 4
Center Field 1
Right Field 35