Buddy Myer
One of many talented infielders under contract to the Senators, Buddy Myer was traded to Boston by Clark Griffith in 1927. Almost immediately, the Washington owner scrambled to reacquire Buddy, finally succeeding in 1929, when he gave up five players for him. Myer made the move a smart one, winning a batting title and earning two All-Star selections as a second baseman for the Nats. The career .303 hitter was overshadowed by Charlie Gehringer, the superstar second baseman for the Tigers, but he was immensely popular in D.C., where he played until he retired at the outbreak of World War II.
Played For
Washington Senators (1925-1927)
Boston Red Sox (1927-1928)
Washington Senators (1929-1941)
All-Time Rankings
Buddy Myer ranks #27 among the Top 50 all-time at 2B. Rankings ⇒
Best Season: 1935
Led the AL with a .349 average, edging Cleveland's Joe Vosmik. Myer collected 215 hits, with 36 doubles, 11 triples, five homers, and 100 RBI.
Born
Charles Solomon Myer was born on March 16, 1904, in Ellisville, MS.
Died
October 31, 1974, Baton Rouge, LA
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
Primary Position: 2B
Primary Team: WS1
Major League Debut
September 26, 1925
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1925
Jimmie Foxx
Mickey Cochrane
Lefty Grove
Buddy Myer
Leo Durocher
Billy Rogell
Freddie Fitzsimmons
Mule Haas
Chuck Dressen
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1949 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.7% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1925 World Series
1933 World Series
Hitting Streaks
21 games (1935)
All-Star Selections
1935 AL
1937 AL
Best Strength as a Player
Selection at the plate. Myer walked more than twice as much as he struck out, 965-428.
Largest Weakness as a Player
He was a poor percentage basestealer. Of course, he also didn't hit many homers, but that had as much to do with Griffith Park, as it did his power.
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