Bert Myers
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1896-1900)
Bert Myers was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1900 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Washington Nationals, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. In 160 career games, he hit .253 with 150 hits and 52 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 181 lb
- Died
- 10/12/1915 in Washington, DC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1896-04-25
- Last Game
- 1900-04-27
Full name: James Albert Myers
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 592 | 66 | 150 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 52 | 11 | 56 | 42 | .253 | .321 | .318 | .639 | -1,025 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.
Career OBP .321 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career OPS .639 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | SLN | NL | 122 | 454 | 47 | 116 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 37 | 8 | 40 | 32 | .256 | .290 (-12%) | .354 (-10%) | .387 (-18%) | .741 (-14%) | -1042.3 |
| 1898 | WAS | NL | 31 | 110 | 14 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 7 | .264 | .270 (-3%) | .333 (+2%) | .347 (avg) | .680 (+1%) | 17.4 |
| 1900 | PHI | NL | 7 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 160 | 592 | 66 | 150 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 52 | 11 | 56 | 42 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -1,025 | ||
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 (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 70 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 4 | .243 |
| Away | 19 | 68 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 11 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900-04-27 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1900-04-26 | PHI | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900-04-25 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900-04-24 | PHI | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900-04-23 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1900-04-20 | PHI | BSN | W | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1900-04-19 | PHI | BSN | W | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1898-07-16 | WSN | CL4 | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-07-12 | WSN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-07-11 | WSN | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 159 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Bert Myers: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 25, 1896 and the final game on April 27, 1900, Bert Myers built the record summarized on this page. By club, Myers's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1896), the Washington Senators (1898), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1900). Born on April 8, 1874, in Frederick, MD, USA, Myers is listed as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 181 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Myers's death is recorded on October 12, 1915, in Washington, DC, USA. On the record, Bert Myers was born James Albert Myers.
In 160 games and 592 at bats, Myers batted .253 with 150 hits, adding 52 RBI. Myers got on base at a .321 rate and slugged .318 (.639 OPS). The league as a whole hit .280 across Myers's seasons, which puts the .253 career mark 9.4% below average. By OPS the gap is 9.8% below league average (.639 against .708). The hits column peaks at 116, in 1896. 1896 brought the most runs batted in, 37. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .256 in 1896, did not top the league's .290.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bert Myers
- What years did Bert Myers play?
- Bert Myers played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1900.
- Was Bert Myers a pitcher?
- No. Bert Myers was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bert Myers hit?
- Bert Myers hit 0 career home runs with 150 hits.
- What teams did Bert Myers play for?
- Bert Myers played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1896), the Washington Senators (1898), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1900).
- What were Bert Myers's career stats?
- In 160 games, Bert Myers had 150 hits, 52 RBI, 66 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .253 batting average.
- What position did Bert Myers play?
- Bert Myers played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bert Myers and how much did he weigh?
- Bert Myers was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 181 pounds.
- What was Bert Myers's career batting average?
- Bert Myers batted .253 over his career, with 150 hits in 592 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bert Myers have?
- Bert Myers drove in 52 runs in his career.
- Is Bert Myers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bert Myers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.