Lynnwood Lincoln Myers (February 23, 1914 – January 19, 2000) was an American backup infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at shortstop from 1938 through 1939 for the St. Louis Cardinals. Listed at 5 feet 6.5 inches (1.689 m), 145 pounds (66 kg), Myers batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Enola, Pennsylvania. His older brother, Billy Myers, was also a major leaguer.
| Lynn Myers | |
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| Shortstop / Third baseman | |
| Born: February 23, 1914 Enola, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: January 19, 2000 (aged 85) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
| July 13, 1938, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Last appearance | |
| October 1, 1939, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .241 |
| RBI | 29 |
| Runs | 42 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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In a two-season career, Myers was a .241 hitter (83-for-344) with one home run and 29 RBI in 144 games, including 42 runs, 16 doubles, three triples, and 10 stolen bases.
Myers died at the age of 85 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference
- Retrosheet
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