• Full name Jonathan Edward Meyer
  • Born 11/01/1990 in Simi Valley, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Simi Valley
  • Drafted in the C-B round (111th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2009 (signed for $274,500).
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    Meyer is a versatile player whose draft stock has risen steadily as the season has progressed. A solidly built 6-foot-1 switch-hitter, Meyer has played shortstop and third base as well as catching. And as a pitcher, his fastball ranges from 87-91 mph, peaking at 92. Meyer's curveball is serviceable and could develop into a plus pitch. But his future is likely as a position player. He has the frame and arm to be an outstanding catcher. Yet his hands and fielding actions have improved immensely over the past year, and he flashes the playmaking ability to be an average to plus defensive third baseman as well. Meyer probably does not have the speed or quickness to play short, but second base is also a possibility. He is a recent convert to switch-hitting, and while he shows promise he has more power--and is more comfortable--from the right side.

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