Greg Myers
Born: 4/14/1966 in Riverside, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-09-12 | Final Game: 2005-04-22
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Gregory Richard Myers
Biography
Greg Myers, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a notable career from 1987 to 2005. Primarily playing as a position player, Myers appeared in 1,108 games, showcasing his skills as a reliable contributor to his teams. Over the course of his career, he recorded 776 hits, 87 home runs, and 396 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .255. Though not known for his speed, he managed to steal three bases throughout his time in the Major Leagues.
Myers played during an era characterized by significant offensive output and evolving player metrics. His versatility and consistent presence in the lineup made him a valuable asset to the teams he represented. Beyond statistics, Myers was recognized for his ability to handle the pressures of the game and contribute in key situations, leaving a lasting impact on the franchises he played for. His career spanned nearly two decades, marking him as a respected figure in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1108 | 3042 | 333 | 776 | 150 | 7 | 87 | 396 | 3 | 268 | 539 | 0.255 | 0.313 | 0.395 | 0.708 | -2195.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | TOR | AL | 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | TOR | AL | 17 | 44 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.114 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 87 | 250 | 33 | 59 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 33 | 0.236 | -566.3 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 107 | 309 | 25 | 81 | 22 | 0 | 8 | 36 | 0 | 21 | 45 | 0.262 | -15.9 |
| 1992 | LAA | AL | 8 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 22 | 61 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.230 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | LAA | AL | 108 | 290 | 27 | 74 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 3 | 17 | 47 | 0.255 | -608.6 |
| 1994 | LAA | AL | 45 | 126 | 10 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 0.246 | -369.3 |
| 1995 | LAA | AL | 85 | 273 | 35 | 71 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 38 | 0 | 17 | 49 | 0.260 | -304.1 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 97 | 329 | 37 | 94 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 47 | 0 | 19 | 52 | 0.286 | -299.8 |
| 1997 | ATL | NL | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 62 | 165 | 24 | 44 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 16 | 29 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | SDP | NL | 69 | 171 | 19 | 42 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 36 | 0.246 | -292.8 |
| 1999 | ATL | NL | 34 | 72 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 16 | 0.222 | -159.2 |
| 1999 | SDP | NL | 50 | 128 | 9 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0.289 | -159.2 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | 43 | 125 | 9 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 29 | 0.224 | -505.3 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | 25 | 74 | 11 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 0.270 | 81.1 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 33 | 87 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 21 | 0.184 | 81.1 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 65 | 144 | 15 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 36 | 0.222 | -21.7 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 121 | 329 | 51 | 101 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 52 | 0 | 37 | 57 | 0.307 | 1093.1 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 8 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0.190 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ALDS2 | OAK | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2001 | ALDS2 | OAK | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 |
| 1999 | NLCS | ATL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1999 | WS | ATL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 1998 | NLCS | SDN | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 1998 | NLDS2 | SDN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1998 | WS | SDN | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 894 | 737 | 4404 | 357 | 55 | 43 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | TOR | C | 7 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | TOR | C | 11 | 7 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | TOR | C | 87 | 79 | 411 | 30 | 3 | 4 |
| 1991 | TOR | C | 104 | 91 | 484 | 37 | 11 | 5 |
| 1992 | CAL | C | 8 | 5 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TOR | C | 18 | 17 | 92 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | CAL | C | 97 | 72 | 369 | 44 | 6 | 5 |
| 1994 | CAL | C | 41 | 37 | 194 | 28 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | CAL | C | 61 | 53 | 341 | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| 1996 | MIN | C | 90 | 81 | 488 | 27 | 8 | 5 |
| 1997 | ATL | C | 2 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | MIN | C | 38 | 34 | 196 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | SDN | C | 52 | 38 | 276 | 29 | 4 | 4 |
| 1999 | ATL | C | 31 | 19 | 166 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | SDN | C | 41 | 33 | 199 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | BAL | C | 28 | 27 | 166 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | BAL | C | 8 | 8 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | OAK | C | 28 | 23 | 152 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | OAK | C | 53 | 36 | 264 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | TOR | C | 81 | 67 | 404 | 22 | 8 | 4 |
| 2004 | TOR | C | 4 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | TOR | C | 4 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 893 |
| Designated Hitter | 83 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TOR | AL | $700,000 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | $900,000 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | $800,000 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | $800,000 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 1999 | SDN | NL | $850,000 |
| 1998 | SDN | NL | $750,000 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | $575,000 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | $475,000 |
| 1995 | CAL | AL | $851,668 |
| 1994 | CAL | AL | $700,000 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | $525,000 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | $525,000 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | $160,000 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | $105,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $11,116,668 | ||