Joseph Myers (baseball)

Joseph Myers
Pitcher
Born: March 18, 1882
Wilmington, Delaware
Died: February 11, 1956 (aged 73)
Delaware City, Delaware
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
October 7, 1905 for the Philadelphia Athletics
Last MLB appearance
October 7, 1905 for the Philadelphia Athletics
Career statistics
Win–loss record 0–0
Earned run average 3.60
Strikeouts 5
Teams

Joseph William Myers (March 18, 1882 – February 11, 1956) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball, born in Wilmington, Delaware. He stood at 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) and weighed 205 lbs.[1]

Myers started his organized baseball career on October 7, 1905, with the American League's Philadelphia Athletics. In his only major league start, he pitched a five-inning complete game, allowing two earned runs.[1]

Myers then spent 1906 to 1912 in the Tri-State League.[2] He played in York, Reading, Harrisburg, and Trenton before settling in with the Harrisburg Senators for four seasons. In 1911, he set his career-high in wins, with 19.[2]

Myers died in 1956 in Delaware City, Delaware.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Joseph Myers Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Joseph Myers Minor League Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-12-14.

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