Chris Meyers:
DOB: 4/27/1999
B/T: L/R
Physical Description and Background: Meyers was a two-way player, primarily on the left side, at the University of Toledo, not too far from his hometown of Miamisburg, Ohio. He showed a lively arm in college, hitting the upper 90s but saw a new position in 2023, left-field. He is a tall (6’3,210) physical presence. Furthermore, he made our Tigers Power Tool Series in 2023 because of some of the raw power he showed at Double-A Erie.
Hit: 45
Meyers is a left-handed hitter with an open, straight up stance at the plate. He has a slight bat wiggle as he transitions his load and moves into his leg kick as the pitcher begins to drive to the plate. His swing has a slight uppercut towards the finish. Struggled a bit with advanced spin and off-speed away when he was promoted to Double-A but started to punish mistake pitches towards the end of the season.
Power: 50
Strong young man with plus natural loft power. He hit 18 home runs, with nine each at each level but needs to push up his .ISO numbers a bit (.143 over 282 Plate Appearances at Double-A) but when he gets a hold of one, he does not get cheated.
Run: 35
Below-average runner but capable and playable for his position. Shows a quick first step in his time in the outfield.
Defense: 45
Meyers makes sound defensive actions and adjusted well playing left at West Michigan and Erie. Reliable fielder and could pick any ball thrown to him at first. Good, natural instincts and showed a quick first step in left.
What a play by Chris Meyers! @erie_seawolves @ESPNAssignDesk pic.twitter.com/ANruK46rc8
— Tom Reisenweber (@ETNreisenweber) July 30, 2023
Arm: 45
In the times seeing playing left, showed good arm range with accurate throws. Good balance and mechanics in his throws.
Overall:
According to Chris’s position overview, for Meyers to advance to the big league level, consistent power hitting is essential. Exhibiting solid raw power from the left side, Meyers has demonstrated the capacity to drive the ball effectively. While comparisons have been made to former Tigers prospect Josh Lester, Meyers appears to offer greater versatility in positions. This adaptability has been advantageous, as noted by Erie Manager Gabe Alvarez, who commended Meyers’s performance at first base. Alvarez suggests that first base may be Meyers’s primary position moving forward. A potential increase in power numbers in 2024 could elevate Meyers’s ranking within the team.
Report by: Rogelio Castillo
Chris Meyers with his second home run of the night to center. A three run blast to put @erie_seawolves up 7-4 in the bottom of 7th. pic.twitter.com/Y5UUKEEc65
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) September 22, 2023
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