Bert Myers
Born: 4/8/1874 in Frederick, MD, USA
Died: 10/12/1915 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 1896-04-25 | Final Game: 1900-04-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 181 lbs
Full name: James Albert Myers
Biography
Bert Myers was a professional baseball player who played from 1896 to 1900, primarily serving as a position player. Born in 1874, Myers participated in 160 games throughout his career, where he recorded 150 hits and amassed a batting average of .253. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed significantly to his teams with 52 runs batted in and 11 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and ability to get on base.
Playing during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, Myers was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future baseball strategies. His career spanned the nascent days of professional baseball, where players like him helped shape the game's evolving dynamics. While his statistics may not reflect extraordinary power, his contributions as a reliable player in the field and on the bases were invaluable to his teams during an era of significant change in the sport.
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 | 0.253 | 0.321 | 0.318 | 0.639 | -1297.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | STL | NL | 122 | 454 | 47 | 116 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 37 | 8 | 40 | 32 | 0.256 | -1314.8 |
| 1898 | WAS | NL | 31 | 110 | 14 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 0.264 | 17.2 |
| 1900 | PHI | NL | 7 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 159 | 0 | 203 | 327 | 84 | 25 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | SLN | 3B | 121 | 0 | 162 | 242 | 62 | 16 |
| 1896 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | WAS | 3B | 31 | 0 | 35 | 61 | 19 | 6 |
| 1900 | PHI | 3B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 3 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 159 |
| Shortstop | 1 |