Rod Myers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rod Myers |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: January 14, 1973 Conroe, Texas |
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| June 21, 1996, for the Kansas City Royals | |||
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| September 28, 1997, for the Kansas City Royals | |||
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| Batting average | .268 | ||
| Home runs | 3 | ||
| Runs batted in | 20 | ||
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Roderick "Rod" Demond Myers, born on January 14, 1973, is a former professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder, a very important position in the sport. Rod Myers played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals during the 1996 and 1997 seasons. After his time as a player, he started a business called KC Elite Athletics, where he helps train and advise young athletes.
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Rod Myers' Baseball Career
Rod Myers spent two seasons playing in Major League Baseball. This is the highest level of professional baseball in North America. He played for the Kansas City Royals, a team based in Kansas City, Missouri.
What Does an Outfielder Do?
An outfielder is a player who fields the ball in the outfield. This is the grassy area of the baseball field farthest from home plate. There are three outfield positions: left field, center field, and right field. Outfielders need to be fast runners to catch fly balls. They also need strong arms to throw the ball back to the infield. Their job is to prevent the other team from getting hits and scoring runs.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Rod Myers made his MLB debut on June 21, 1996. He played for the Kansas City Royals. During his time in the big leagues, he showed his skills as a batter. He had a batting average of .268, which means he got a hit almost 27% of the times he batted. He also hit 3 home runs and had 20 runs batted in (RBIs). RBIs happen when a player's hit helps a teammate score a run.
His Time with the Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a well-known team in Major League Baseball. Rod Myers played for them in 1996 and 1997. He was part of the team during those seasons, contributing to their games. His final MLB game was on September 28, 1997.
Life After Baseball
After his professional playing career ended, Rod Myers continued to be involved in sports. He now owns and operates KC Elite Athletics. This company focuses on consulting and training young athletes. It helps them improve their skills and understand the game better. This shows his dedication to baseball even after he stopped playing professionally.
Sources
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
