Lynn Myers
Born: 2/23/1914 in Enola, PA, USA
Died: 1/19/2000 in Harrisburg, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-07-13 | Final Game: 1939-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 145 lbs
Full name: Lynnwood Lincoln Myers
Biography
Lynn Myers was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1938 to 1939. Born in 1914, Myers participated in a total of 144 games during his brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. He recorded 83 hits, which included one home run, and he drove in 29 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .241. Known for his speed on the bases, Myers successfully stole 10 bases over the course of his career.
Myers played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive output began to increase. Although his career was short-lived, he made contributions to the teams he played for, demonstrating versatility and determination on the field. His efforts during the late 1930s reflect a period of evolving strategies in baseball, where players like Myers helped lay the groundwork for the more explosive play that would dominate the following decades.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 344 | 42 | 83 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 10 | 21 | 48 | 0.241 | 0.285 | 0.314 | 0.599 | -1265.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | STL | NL | 70 | 227 | 18 | 55 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 0.242 | -907.8 |
| 1939 | STL | NL | 74 | 117 | 24 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 23 | 0.239 | -357.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 13 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| SS | 105 | 0 | 165 | 271 | 33 | 57 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | SLN | SS | 69 | 0 | 110 | 195 | 18 | 36 |
| 1939 | SLN | 2B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939 | SLN | 3B | 13 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 1939 | SLN | SS | 36 | 0 | 55 | 76 | 15 | 21 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 105 |