George Myers
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1889)
George Myers was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1889 for the Buffalo Bisons, the St. Louis Maroons, and the Indianapolis Hoosiers, a span of 6 seasons. In 424 career games, he hit .203 with 321 hits, 5 home runs, and 126 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 170 lb
- Died
- 12/14/1926 in Buffalo, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-02
- Last Game
- 1889-08-03
Full name: George D. Myers
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | 1,578 | 183 | 321 | 43 | 8 | 5 | 126 | 72 | 109 | 149 | .203 | .260 | .250 | .510 | -4,220 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.
Career OBP .260 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.
Career OPS .510 vs. league average .642 across their career seasons — 20.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BFN | NL | 78 | 325 | 34 | 59 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 13 | 33 | .182 | .243 (-25%) | .278 (-24%) | .327 (-27%) | .606 (-25%) | -1094.1 |
| 1885 | BFN | NL | 89 | 326 | 40 | 67 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 40 | .206 | .244 (-16%) | .287 (-10%) | .325 (-26%) | .613 (-19%) | -775.6 |
| 1886 | SL5 | NL | 79 | 295 | 26 | 56 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 6 | 18 | 42 | .190 | .246 (-23%) | .302 (-22%) | .331 (-30%) | .634 (-26%) | -1080.1 |
| 1887 | IN3 | NL | 69 | 235 | 25 | 51 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 7 | .217 | .270 (-20%) | .331 (-10%) | .373 (-27%) | .705 (-19%) | -645.4 |
| 1888 | IN3 | NL | 66 | 248 | 36 | 59 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 28 | 16 | 14 | .238 | .238 (avg) | .290 (avg) | .319 (-7%) | .610 (-3%) | -75.0 |
| 1889 | IN3 | NL | 43 | 149 | 22 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 13 | .195 | .263 (-26%) | .334 (-12%) | .357 (-40%) | .691 (-26%) | -549.9 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 424 | 1,578 | 183 | 321 | 43 | 8 | 5 | 126 | 72 | 109 | 149 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -4,220 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 0 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 3B | 16 | 0 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 2 |
| C | 305 | 0 | 1385 | 382 | 195 | 28 |
| OF | 111 | 0 | 180 | 19 | 32 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BFN | C | 49 | 0 | 271 | 58 | 64 | 4 |
| 1884 | BFN | OF | 34 | 0 | 49 | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| 1885 | BFN | C | 69 | 0 | 305 | 95 | 45 | 4 |
| 1885 | BFN | OF | 23 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 1886 | SL5 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1886 | SL5 | C | 72 | 0 | 368 | 80 | 35 | 8 |
| 1886 | SL5 | OF | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1887 | IN3 | 1B | 6 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 1887 | IN3 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | IN3 | C | 50 | 0 | 176 | 58 | 18 | 8 |
| 1887 | IN3 | OF | 15 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1888 | IN3 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | IN3 | 3B | 14 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 |
| 1888 | IN3 | C | 47 | 0 | 211 | 63 | 21 | 4 |
| 1888 | IN3 | OF | 10 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1889 | IN3 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | IN3 | C | 18 | 0 | 54 | 28 | 12 | 0 |
| 1889 | IN3 | OF | 23 | 0 | 52 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 305 |
| First Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 16 |
| Left Field | 27 |
| Center Field | 69 |
| Right Field | 14 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
George Myers (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
George Myers: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 2, 1884 and the final game on August 3, 1889, George Myers built the record summarized on this page. Myers played for the Buffalo Bisons (1884 through 1885), the St. Louis Maroons (1886), and the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1887 to 1889). Myers, born on November 13, 1860, in Buffalo, NY, USA, is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 170 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Myers died on December 14, 1926, in Buffalo, NY, USA. Myers's full given name, per the bio, is George D. Myers.
The batting record for Myers: 424 games, 321 hits in 1,578 at bats, and a .203 average, along with 5 home runs, 126 runs batted in, and 72 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .260 clip and slugging .250, Myers finished with a .510 OPS. Myers's .203 average ran 18.9% below the .251 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Myers's .510 stands 20.5% below the league's .642. Myers collected a career-high 67 hits in 1885. 1888 brought a season-best 28 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Myers
- What years did George Myers play?
- George Myers played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1889.
- Was George Myers a pitcher?
- No. George Myers was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did George Myers hit?
- George Myers hit 5 career home runs with 321 hits.
- What teams did George Myers play for?
- George Myers played for 3 teams: the Buffalo Bisons (1884–1885), the St. Louis Maroons (1886), and the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1887–1889).
- What were George Myers's career stats?
- In 424 games, George Myers had 321 hits, 5 home runs, 126 RBI, 183 runs, and 72 stolen bases, with a .203 batting average.
- What position did George Myers play?
- George Myers played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Myers and how much did he weigh?
- George Myers was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Myers hit each season?
- George Myers's home runs by season: 2 in 1884, 0 in 1885, 0 in 1886, 1 in 1887, 2 in 1888, and 0 in 1889. His most in one season was 2, in 1884 and 1888.
- What was George Myers's career batting average?
- George Myers batted .203 over his career, with 321 hits in 1,578 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Myers have?
- George Myers drove in 126 runs in his career.
- Is George Myers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Myers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.