Jake Meyers
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.219
HR
13
RBI
61
R
51
SB
11
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Meyers was the Opening Day center fielder for the Astros last year and totaled 341 plate appearances during the regular season, chipping in 10 home runs and five stolen bases. He was dropped from the roster for the ALCS as the team welcomed veteran Michael Brantley back from injury, but Meyers is expected to get another chance as the primary center fielder for Houston to begin 2024. While he is not a high-OBP player, Meyers did well to trim his strikeout rate down to a more acceptable level last season (25.8 K%). His defense will buy his bat more time, though the clock is ticking for the 27-year-old. Meyers ranked in the 92nd percentile in terms of sprint speed last season, per Statcast, so there may be some hidden upside in the stolen base department. That said, if the bat doesn't improve, Meyers could shift into a reserve role for a team with World Series aspirations. Read Past Outlooks
Not in Game 2 lineup
Meyers is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Meyers went hitless in two plate appearances in Game 1 before being removed for a pinch hitter. Chas McCormick is getting the start in center field and will bat ninth Wednesday.
Meyers went hitless in two plate appearances in Game 1 before being removed for a pinch hitter. Chas McCormick is getting the start in center field and will bat ninth Wednesday.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+18%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+26%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .728 | 278 | 7 | 26 | .252 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .616 | 736 | 17 | 83 | .212 | ||||
2024vs Left | .757 | 146 | 4 | 12 | .250 | ||||
2024vs Right | .603 | 367 | 9 | 49 | .207 | ||||
2023vs Left | .785 | 79 | 3 | 8 | .257 | ||||
2023vs Right | .646 | 262 | 7 | 25 | .218 | ||||
2022vs Left | .572 | 53 | 0 | 6 | .250 | ||||
2022vs Right | .587 | 107 | 1 | 9 | .214 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+1%
OPS on Road
2024
+16%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .644 | 502 | 13 | 52 | .223 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .649 | 512 | 11 | 57 | .222 | ||||
2024Home | .695 | 252 | 8 | 30 | .233 | ||||
2024Away | .599 | 261 | 5 | 31 | .205 | ||||
2023Home | .611 | 169 | 4 | 11 | .209 | ||||
2023Away | .744 | 172 | 6 | 22 | .244 | ||||
2022Home | .559 | 81 | 1 | 11 | .221 | ||||
2022Away | .606 | 79 | 0 | 4 | .233 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jake Meyers compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.30BB Rate
6.8%K Rate
22.8%BABIP
.263ISO
.141AVG
.219OBP
.286SLG
.360OPS
.646wOBA
.288Exit Velocity
88.2 mphHard Hit Rate
30.4%Barrels/PA
4.7%Expected BA
.240Expected SLG
.393Sprint Speed
25.5 ft/secGround Ball %
43.0%Line Drive %
18.1%Fly Ball %
38.9%Prospect Rankings History
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Meyers was a late entrant into the Astros center field sweepstakes as he was sidelined until late June following surgery on his left shoulder. He never could get things going and was sent to Triple-A Sugar Land in late August after posting a .557 OPS in 149 plate appearances over 46 games. Meyers was recalled for the final week where he was 5-for-11 with no walks and no extra base hits. Meyers line drive and groundball tendencies support an above average BABIP, but his power is limited and he his strikeout rate in his two seasons in the majors is north of 30%. Even so, Meyers should be in contention for a roster spot, if not a starting role. However, he needs to exhibit more contact before he's a fantasy asset, especially in mixed leagues.
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Sitting Sunday
Meyers is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
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Not in Tuesday's lineup
Meyers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mariners, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Ends homerless drought
Meyers went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Friday against the Angels.
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Out of Tuesday's lineup
Meyers is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
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Good to go Sunday
Meyers (ankle) is starting in center field and batting eighth Sunday against the Angels, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Houston could move on
The Astros could move on from Meyers this winter after he posted a .219/.286/.360 slash line over 148 games during the 2024 regular season, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old had a career-high 513 plate appearances and provided inconsistent offensive production, though he did tally 13 homers and 11 steals. Meyers once again provided strong outfield defense with plus-six DRS and plus-14 OAA, which could give him an edge to stick around as a bench piece. Fellow outfielder Chas McCormick could also be on the roster bubble after a rough campaign.
The 28-year-old had a career-high 513 plate appearances and provided inconsistent offensive production, though he did tally 13 homers and 11 steals. Meyers once again provided strong outfield defense with plus-six DRS and plus-14 OAA, which could give him an edge to stick around as a bench piece. Fellow outfielder Chas McCormick could also be on the roster bubble after a rough campaign.