Wil Myers
Born: 12/10/1990 in Thomasville, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-06-18 | Final Game: 2023-05-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 207 lbs
Full name: William Bradford Myers
Biography
Wil Myers was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, known for his powerful bat and versatility on the field. Born in 1990, he began his professional career in 2013 and played until his retirement in 2023. Over the course of 1,100 games, Myers recorded 965 hits, 156 home runs, and 533 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .252 and 107 stolen bases. His ability to combine power with speed made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he was particularly noted for his competitive spirit and determination.
Myers achieved significant recognition early in his career, earning multiple accolades, including the MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie, Rookie of the Month, Rookie of the Year, and TSN Rookie of the Year. His standout performance also earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact during his peak years. Playing through the 2010s, a time characterized by an increase in offensive output across the league, Myers was part of a generation of players that embraced the changing dynamics of the game, contributing to the excitement of the era with his dynamic playing style. His contributions to the teams he played for solidified his legacy as a key figure in the modern game of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.36 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 | 3826 | 533 | 965 | 211 | 14 | 156 | 533 | 107 | 418 | 1169 | 0.252 | 0.326 | 0.437 | 0.763 | 3204.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 88 | 335 | 50 | 98 | 23 | 0 | 13 | 53 | 5 | 33 | 91 | 0.293 | 991.9 |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 87 | 325 | 37 | 72 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 6 | 34 | 90 | 0.222 | -677.4 |
| 2015 | SDP | NL | 60 | 225 | 40 | 57 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 5 | 27 | 55 | 0.253 | 268.4 |
| 2016 | SDP | NL | 157 | 599 | 99 | 155 | 29 | 4 | 28 | 94 | 28 | 68 | 160 | 0.259 | 984.8 |
| 2017 | SDP | NL | 155 | 567 | 80 | 138 | 29 | 3 | 30 | 74 | 20 | 70 | 180 | 0.243 | 627.7 |
| 2018 | SDP | NL | 83 | 312 | 39 | 79 | 25 | 1 | 11 | 39 | 13 | 30 | 94 | 0.253 | 236.9 |
| 2019 | SDP | NL | 155 | 435 | 58 | 104 | 22 | 1 | 18 | 53 | 16 | 51 | 168 | 0.239 | -169.3 |
| 2020 | SDP | NL | 55 | 198 | 34 | 57 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 40 | 2 | 18 | 56 | 0.288 | 989.0 |
| 2021 | SDP | NL | 146 | 442 | 56 | 113 | 24 | 2 | 17 | 63 | 8 | 54 | 141 | 0.256 | 509.4 |
| 2022 | SDP | NL | 77 | 261 | 29 | 68 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 41 | 2 | 21 | 86 | 0.261 | 20.1 |
| 2023 | CIN | NL | 37 | 127 | 11 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 48 | 0.189 | -577.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 71 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 0.141 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NLCS | SDN | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 |
| 2022 | NLWC1 | SDN | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
| 2022 | NLDS2 | SDN | 4 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.133 |
| 2020 | NLDS1 | SDN | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.100 |
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SDN | 3 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0.333 |
| 2013 | ALWC | TBA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 |
| 2013 | ALDS1 | TBA | 4 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.062 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 376 | 358 | 2962 | 176 | 11 | 334 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 40 | 36 | 32 | 53 | 6 | 4 |
| OF | 641 | 572 | 1112 | 21 | 14 | 5 |
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TBA | OF | 77 | 74 | 140 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | TBA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TBA | OF | 78 | 76 | 161 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | SDN | 1B | 22 | 19 | 158 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| 2015 | SDN | OF | 42 | 37 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SDN | 1B | 149 | 147 | 1246 | 76 | 3 | 139 |
| 2016 | SDN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SDN | OF | 10 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SDN | 1B | 154 | 153 | 1295 | 72 | 8 | 147 |
| 2017 | SDN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SDN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | SDN | 3B | 36 | 36 | 32 | 53 | 6 | 4 |
| 2018 | SDN | OF | 41 | 39 | 74 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SDN | 1B | 7 | 5 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | SDN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SDN | OF | 134 | 101 | 228 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | SDN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | SDN | OF | 52 | 52 | 89 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | SDN | OF | 128 | 117 | 194 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | SDN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SDN | 1B | 25 | 23 | 154 | 8 | 0 | 17 |
| 2022 | SDN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SDN | OF | 52 | 47 | 89 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | CIN | 1B | 13 | 8 | 47 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | CIN | OF | 27 | 23 | 50 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| First Base | 376 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 40 |
| Left Field | 159 |
| Center Field | 120 |
| Right Field | 407 |
| Designated Hitter | 29 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Player of the Month | June |
| 2013 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie | |
| 2013 | Rookie of the Month | September |
| 2013 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 2013 | TSN Rookie of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SDN | NL | $523,900 |
| 2015 | SDN | NL | $519,800 |
| 2014 | TBA | AL | $504,200 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,547,900 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 2.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2013 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 131.0 | 150 | 23 |