Jack Meyer

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Jack Meyer
Pitcher
Born: March 23, 1932
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: March 9, 1967 (aged 34)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 16, 1955
for the Philadelphia Phillies
Final game
April 30, 1961
for the Philadelphia Phillies
Career statistics
Pitching record     24-34
Earned run average     3.92
Strikeouts     375
Teams
Career highlights and awards

John Robert "Jack" Meyer (March 23, 1932 - March 9, 1967) is a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of seven seasons (1955-1961) with the Philadelphia Phillies. For his career, he compiled a 24-34 record in 202 appearances, most as a relief pitcher, with an 3.92 earned run average and 375 strikeouts.

Meyer was born and later died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the age of 34. He was an alumnus of Wake Forest University.

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