Rodney Myers
Born: 6/26/1969 in Rockford, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-04-03 | Final Game: 2004-06-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Rodney Luther Myers
Biography
Rodney Myers was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2004. Born in 1969, Myers made his Major League debut in an era characterized by a significant offensive boom, which often posed challenges for pitchers. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7-5 with a 5.07 ERA, showcasing his ability to contribute to his teams despite the high-scoring environment of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Myers was known for his versatility on the mound, making appearances in various roles throughout his career. He registered a total of 161 strikeouts and recorded 1 save, reflecting his capability as a reliable option in the bullpen as well as in starting rotations. While his numbers may not place him among the game's elite, Myers' contributions during his time in the league were significant in supporting team efforts and navigating the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 167 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 239.7 | 265 | 135 | 28 | 110 | 161 | 5.07 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.3 | 61 | 35 | 38 | 50 | 4.68 | - |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6.00 | - |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 7.00 | - |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 3 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.7 | 71 | 31 | 25 | 41 | 4.38 | - |
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4.50 | - |
| 2001 | SDP | NL | 1 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.3 | 53 | 28 | 20 | 29 | 5.32 | - |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 29 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 5.91 | - |
| 2003 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6.00 | - |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.222 | 0.389 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 45 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 46 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SDP | NL | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | LAD | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 167 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHN | P | 45 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | CHN | P | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CHN | P | 46 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | SDN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | SDN | P | 37 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | SDN | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | LAN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | LAN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 167 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SDN | NL | $290,000 |
| 2000 | SDN | NL | $250,000 |
| 1999 | CHN | NL | $205,000 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $854,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin at Madison | Madison | WI | 1988, 1989, 1990 |