Hi Myers
Born: 4/27/1889 in East Liverpool, OH, USA
Died: 5/1/1965 in Minerva, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-08-30 | Final Game: 1925-05-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Henry Harrison Myers
Biography
Hi Myers, born in 1889, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1909 to 1925. During this era, which was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game, Myers made a significant impact on the field. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,310 games, collecting 1,380 hits and amassing a respectable batting average of .281. His offensive contributions included 32 home runs and 559 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs for his team.
In addition to his hitting prowess, Myers demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 107 stolen bases. His well-rounded skills allowed him to be a valuable asset to his teams, contributing both offensively and defensively. Myers' legacy is marked by his consistent performance during a transformative period in baseball history, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1310 | 4910 | 555 | 1380 | 179 | 100 | 32 | 559 | 107 | 195 | 362 | 0.281 | 0.312 | 0.378 | 0.690 | -978.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BRO | NL | 6 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 13 | 43 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.163 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 70 | 227 | 35 | 65 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 0.286 | 109.8 |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 153 | 605 | 69 | 150 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 46 | 19 | 17 | 51 | 0.248 | -1255.2 |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 113 | 412 | 54 | 108 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 36 | 17 | 21 | 35 | 0.262 | 395.5 |
| 1917 | BRO | NL | 120 | 471 | 37 | 126 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 41 | 5 | 18 | 25 | 0.268 | -109.8 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 107 | 407 | 36 | 104 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 40 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 0.256 | -186.6 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 133 | 512 | 62 | 157 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 73 | 13 | 23 | 34 | 0.307 | 1284.4 |
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 154 | 582 | 83 | 177 | 36 | 22 | 4 | 80 | 9 | 35 | 54 | 0.304 | 1360.7 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 144 | 549 | 51 | 158 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 68 | 8 | 22 | 51 | 0.288 | -1283.2 |
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 153 | 618 | 82 | 196 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 89 | 9 | 13 | 26 | 0.317 | -350.9 |
| 1923 | STL | NL | 96 | 330 | 29 | 99 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 0.300 | -251.5 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 43 | 124 | 12 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0.210 | -692.0 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 48 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.208 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WS | BRO | 7 | 26 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.231 |
| 1916 | WS | BRO | 5 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.182 |
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
| 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 |