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Joseph Myers

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Joseph Myers
Pitcher
Born: (1882-03-18)March 18, 1882
Wilmington, Delaware
Died: February 11, 1956(1956-02-11) (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
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.60
Strikeouts5
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

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  1. ^ a b c "Joseph Myers Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  2. ^ a b "Joseph Myers Minor League Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
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