Lynn Myers (baseball)

Lynnwood Lincoln Myers (February 23, 1914 – January 19, 2000) was a 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
Shortstop and Third Baseman
Born: (1914-02-23)February 23, 1914
Enola, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: January 19, 2000(2000-01-19) (aged 85)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Major League Baseball debut
1958, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last appearance
1959, for the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals statistics
(through 1958-1959)
ERA.241
RBI29
Runs42
Career highlights and awards

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.


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