Hi Myers
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1925)
Hi Myers was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1925 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 17 seasons. In 1,310 career games, he hit .281 with 1,380 hits, 32 home runs, and 559 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 123.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 5/1/1965 in Minerva, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-08-30
- Last Game
- 1925-05-07
Full name: Henry Harrison Myers
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,310 | 4,910 | 555 | 1,380 | 179 | 100 | 32 | 559 | 107 | 195 | 362 | .281 | .312 | .378 | .690 | 123 |
Career AVG .281 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career SLG .378 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .690 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BRO | NL | 6 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 13 | 43 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .163 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 70 | 227 | 35 | 65 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 24 | .286 | .255 (+12%) | .322 (-2%) | .339 (+12%) | .661 (+5%) | 93.5 |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 153 | 605 | 69 | 150 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 46 | 19 | 17 | 51 | .248 | .250 (-1%) | .318 (-14%) | .332 (-5%) | .651 (-9%) | -974.1 |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 113 | 412 | 54 | 108 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 36 | 17 | 21 | 35 | .262 | .248 (+5%) | .314 (-2%) | .326 (+17%) | .640 (+7%) | 364.6 |
| 1917 | BRO | NL | 120 | 471 | 37 | 126 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 41 | 5 | 18 | 25 | .268 | .248 (+8%) | .312 (-6%) | .323 (+8%) | .635 (+1%) | -98.3 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 107 | 407 | 36 | 104 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 40 | 17 | 20 | 26 | .256 | .255 (avg) | .318 (-8%) | .326 (+6%) | .645 (-1%) | -184.7 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 133 | 512 | 62 | 157 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 73 | 13 | 23 | 34 | .307 | .262 (+17%) | .322 (+5%) | .347 (+25%) | .670 (+15%) | 1266.7 |
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 154 | 582 | 83 | 177 | 36 | 22 | 4 | 80 | 9 | 35 | 54 | .304 | .271 (+12%) | .331 (+4%) | .363 (+27%) | .694 (+16%) | 1539.1 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 144 | 549 | 51 | 158 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 68 | 8 | 22 | 51 | .288 | .286 (+1%) | .344 (-8%) | .395 (-11%) | .739 (-10%) | -884.5 |
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 153 | 618 | 82 | 196 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 89 | 9 | 13 | 26 | .317 | .285 (+11%) | .345 (-4%) | .397 (+3%) | .743 (-1%) | -194.0 |
| 1923 | SLN | NL | 96 | 330 | 29 | 99 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 5 | 12 | 19 | .300 | .282 (+6%) | .344 (-4%) | .390 (-1%) | .734 (-3%) | -184.1 |
| 1924 | SLN | NL | 43 | 124 | 12 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 10 | .210 | .283 (-26%) | .345 (-34%) | .389 (-25%) | .734 (-29%) | -621.1 |
| 1925 | SLN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | SLN | NL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 1,310 | 4,910 | 555 | 1,380 | 179 | 100 | 32 | 559 | 107 | 195 | 362 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 123 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1308 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 670 | 2475 | 315 | 727 | 15 | 303 | .294 |
| Away | 638 | 2436 | 241 | 653 | 17 | 277 | .268 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-05-07 | STL | PIT | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-03 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-04-27 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-04-26 | CIN | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-04-17 | STL | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-14 | STL | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-13 | STL | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-06 | STL | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-06 | STL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-03 | STL | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 22 | 0 | 188 | 13 | 6 | 8 |
| 2B | 44 | 0 | 89 | 119 | 13 | 16 |
| 3B | 30 | 0 | 24 | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| OF | 1182 | 6 | 2898 | 151 | 87 | 36 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BRO | OF | 6 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | BRO | OF | 13 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1914 | BRO | OF | 60 | 0 | 102 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1915 | BRO | OF | 153 | 0 | 352 | 23 | 14 | 5 |
| 1916 | BRO | OF | 106 | 0 | 242 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
| 1917 | BRO | 1B | 22 | 0 | 188 | 13 | 6 | 8 |
| 1917 | BRO | 2B | 19 | 0 | 46 | 52 | 8 | 5 |
| 1917 | BRO | 3B | 15 | 0 | 14 | 31 | 2 | 1 |
| 1917 | BRO | OF | 66 | 0 | 162 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1918 | BRO | OF | 107 | 0 | 294 | 17 | 8 | 7 |
| 1919 | BRO | OF | 131 | 0 | 358 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1920 | BRO | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | BRO | OF | 152 | 0 | 386 | 17 | 9 | 5 |
| 1921 | BRO | 2B | 21 | 0 | 40 | 51 | 4 | 11 |
| 1921 | BRO | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | BRO | OF | 124 | 0 | 278 | 25 | 10 | 5 |
| 1922 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922 | BRO | OF | 152 | 0 | 399 | 16 | 11 | 2 |
| 1923 | SLN | OF | 87 | 0 | 239 | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| 1924 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | SLN | 3B | 12 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 1924 | SLN | OF | 22 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1925 | CIN | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 22 |
| Second Base | 43 |
| Third Base | 32 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 1150 |
| Right Field | 25 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | OF |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Hi Myers (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Hi Myers: the record in brief
According to the bio, Hi Myers debuted on August 30, 1909 and played a final game on May 7, 1925. The team column moves through the Brooklyn Superbas (1909), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1911), the Brooklyn Robins (1914 through 1922), the St. Louis Cardinals (1923 through 1925), and the Cincinnati Reds (1925). At 5 feet, 9 inches and 175 pounds, Myers is listed as an outfielder. Myers threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is April 27, 1889, in East Liverpool, OH, USA. Myers's death is recorded on May 1, 1965, in Minerva, OH, USA. Myers's full given name, per the bio, is Henry Harrison Myers.
In 1,310 games and 4,910 at bats, Myers batted .281 with 1,380 hits, plus 32 home runs, 559 runs batted in, and 107 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .312 and .378 give Myers a career OPS of .690. Myers hit .281 while the league hit .268 over the same span, a figure close to average. No season topped the 196 hits of 1922.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hi Myers
- What years did Hi Myers play?
- Hi Myers played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1925.
- Was Hi Myers a pitcher?
- No. Hi Myers was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Hi Myers hit?
- Hi Myers hit 32 career home runs with 1,380 hits.
- What teams did Hi Myers play for?
- Hi Myers played for 3 teams: the Brooklyn Robins (1909, 1911, 1914–1922), the St. Louis Cardinals (1923–1925), and the Cincinnati Reds (1925).
- What were Hi Myers's career stats?
- In 1,310 games, Hi Myers had 1,380 hits, 32 home runs, 559 RBI, 555 runs, and 107 stolen bases, with a .281 batting average.
- What position did Hi Myers play?
- Hi Myers played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hi Myers and how much did he weigh?
- Hi Myers was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Hi Myers hit each season?
- Hi Myers's home runs by season: 0 in 1909, 0 in 1911, 0 in 1914, 2 in 1915, 3 in 1916, 1 in 1917, 4 in 1918, 5 in 1919, 4 in 1920, 4 in 1921, 6 in 1922, 2 in 1923, 1 in 1924, and 0 in 1925. His most in one season was 6, in 1922.
- What was Hi Myers's career batting average?
- Hi Myers batted .281 over his career, with 1,380 hits in 4,910 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hi Myers have?
- Hi Myers drove in 559 runs in his career.
- Is Hi Myers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hi Myers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.