Henry Myers
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1881-1884)
Henry Myers was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1881 to 1884 for the Providence Grays, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Wilmington Quicksteps, a span of 4 seasons. In 76 career games, he hit .174 with 56 hits.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 159 lb
- Born
- 1858 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Died
- 4/18/1895 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1881-08-20
- Last Game
- 1884-09-12
Full name: Henry C. Myers
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 322 | 44 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | .174 | .204 | .183 | .387 | -1,240 |
Career AVG .174 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.
Career OBP .204 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.
Career SLG .183 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.
Career OPS .387 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 36.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | PRO | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1882 | BL2 | AA | 69 | 294 | 41 | 53 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | .180 | .248 (-27%) | .275 (-23%) | .329 (-42%) | .605 (-33%) | -1239.9 |
| 1884 | WIL | UA | 6 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 76 | 322 | 44 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | .174 | — | — | — | — | -1,240 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | BL2 | AA | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 30 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 6.58 | 2.80 (-135%) | -574.5 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 30 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 6.58 | — | -574 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 74 |
Henry Myers: the record in brief
The profile opens with Henry Myers's first major league game on August 20, 1881; the last one listed came on September 12, 1884. Myers played for the Providence Grays (1881), the Baltimore Orioles (1882), and the Wilmington Quicksteps (1884). The bio lists Myers as a shortstop who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 159 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The birth record reads in 1858, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The bio records the death on April 18, 1895, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Myers's full given name, per the bio, is Henry C. Myers.
Across 76 games at the plate, Myers's career line reads 56 hits in 322 at bats for a .174 average. Reaching base at a .204 clip and slugging .183, Myers finished with a .387 OPS. Measured against the leagues Myers played in, the .174 career average compares with a .247 league average over the same seasons, 29.5% below the league. In OPS terms, Myers's .387 stands 36.5% below the league's .609. The highest hit total in a season was 53, in 1882.
Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Myers
- What years did Henry Myers play?
- Henry Myers played in Major League Baseball from 1881 to 1884.
- Was Henry Myers a pitcher?
- No. Henry Myers was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 6 career games.
- How many home runs did Henry Myers hit?
- Henry Myers hit 0 career home runs with 56 hits.
- What teams did Henry Myers play for?
- Henry Myers played for 3 teams: the Providence Grays (1881), the Baltimore Orioles (1882), and the Wilmington Quicksteps (1884).
- What were Henry Myers's career stats?
- In 76 games, Henry Myers had 56 hits and 44 runs, with a .174 batting average.
- What position did Henry Myers play?
- Henry Myers played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Henry Myers and how much did he weigh?
- Henry Myers was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 159 pounds.
- What was Henry Myers's career batting average?
- Henry Myers batted .174 over his career, with 56 hits in 322 at bats.
- What was Henry Myers's career ERA?
- Henry Myers finished with a 6.58 career ERA, going 0-2 with 7 strikeouts.
- Is Henry Myers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Henry Myers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.