Position: Pitcher
Bats: Both • Throws: Right
6-1, 175lb (185cm, 79kg)
Born: October 25, 1923 in Peru, IL us
Died: November 16, 1997 in Oglesby, IL
Buried: Peru City Cemetery, Peru, IL
School: Western Illinois University (Macomb, IL)
Debut: September 13, 1946 (Age 22-323d, 10,183rd in major league history) vs. PHI 3.0 IP, 4 H, 4 SO, 2 BB, 1 ER
Last Game: June 28, 1959 (Age 35-246d) vs. WSH 0.0 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1947 season
Full Name: Russell Charles Meyer
Nicknames: Rowdy or The Mad Monk
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3.99
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