Richie Myers, baseball player, 1956-1956

Richie Myers

Born: 4/7/1930 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 6/24/2011 in Yreka, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-21 | Final Game: 1956-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Richard Myers

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Biography

Richie Myers was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played during a time when the league was experiencing significant changes, transitioning from the post-war era into a period of increased competition and talent. Myers took the field as a position player for a short stint from April 21, 1956, to May 2, 1956, appearing in just four games. Throughout his limited time in the majors, Myers struggled to find his footing, finishing his career with no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. Despite the challenges he faced at the plate, his presence in the league during this era underscores the competitive nature of professional baseball, where many aspiring players vied for limited opportunities. While his career statistics reflect a brief and challenging tenure, Myers remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who have pursued their dreams of playing at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1956 CHC NL 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games