Russ Meyer Stats & Scouting Report

IP	1,531.0
ERA	3.99
WHIP	1.402
BB/9	3.2
SO/9	4.0

Full name Russell Charles Meyer
Born 10/25/1923 in Peru, IL
Died 11/16/1997 in Oglesby, IL
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School Western Illinois
Debut 09/13/1946

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