AB | 177 |
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AVG | .288 |
OBP | .357 |
SLG | .508 |
HR | 8 |
- Full name Wade Jameson Meckler
- Born 04/21/2000 in Anaheim, CA
- Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 178 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Oregon State
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Drafted in the 8th round (256th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 2022 (signed for $97,500).
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A 5-foot-10, 178-pound outfielder, Meckler stands out for his running ability and swing decisions at the plate. He hit over .300 in back-to-back seasons with Oregon State and this spring slashed .347/.456/.478 with more walks (53) than strikeouts (49). Meckler is a 65 runner who likely fits best in left field with a below-average arm, but his offensive profile will be questionable there thanks to well below-average power. He does have some feel to hit and is praised for his scrappy, gamer mentality and makeup.
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BA Grade: 40/Medium
Track Record: Meckler’s story is one of perseverance. As a freshman in high school, he was just 4-foot-10 and 75 pounds and initially made Oregon State’s roster as a walk-on. He got just 10 at-bats in his freshman season and was cut before the 2020 season, which was ultimately canceled by the pandemic. He thrived over the next two seasons, however, and the Giants took a flier on him in the eighth round. In his first full year, he hit his way to the big leagues, debuting on Aug. 14 and getting 56 at-bats.
Scouting Report: Meckler’s calling card is his extreme ability to put the bat on the ball. He struck out just 58 times in 363 minor league plate appearances, good for a rate just shy of 16%. All that contact, however, comes with almost no power. His exit velocity in the big leagues was 81.6 mph, which would have been the lowest among all qualified hitters. He also struggled mightily against breaking balls. At all levels, he hit just .145/.224/.232 against those pitch types. Given that profile, it is paramount Meckler stays in center field, and while he will be aided by double-plus speed, it isn’t a slam dunk at this point.
The Future: Evaluators inside and outside the organization believe he is still refining his defensive chops.
Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 20 | Run: 70 | Field: 45 | Arm: 40 -
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: Meckler spent two seasons at Oregon State sandwiched around the coronavirus pandemic and was the starting left fielder and No. 2 hitter on the Beavers team that reached Super Regionals in 2022. The Giants drafted him in the eighth round and signed him for $97,500. Meckler quickly moved to Low-A San Jose after signing and hit .367 overall in a loud pro debut.
Scouting Report: No one tool in particular stands out in Meckler's game, but has a good feel for contact, a strong knowledge of the strike zone and drew more walks (20) than strikeouts (16) in his pro debut. He manages at-bats well, gets on base and causes havoc with his nearly plus-plus speed. Meckler is purely a contact hitter and has below-average power, but his speed should help him beat out some extra grounders and be an average hitter. The Giants are confident in Meckler's ability to play center field as an average defender but he will likely move around the outfield. His below-average arm strength likely limits him to left field if he has to move to a corner.
The Future: Meckler will open 2023 back in the Pacific Northwest with High-A Eugene. He projects to be a versatile fourth outfielder who provides a pinch of offensive impact.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 65. Fielding: 50. Arm: 40.
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: Meckler spent two seasons at Oregon State sandwiched around the coronavirus pandemic and was the starting left fielder and No. 2 hitter on the Beavers team that reached Super Regionals in 2022. The Giants drafted him in the eighth round and signed him for $97,500. Meckler quickly moved to Low-A San Jose after signing and hit .367 overall in a loud pro debut.
Scouting Report: No one tool in particular stands out in Meckler's game, but has a good feel for contact, a strong knowledge of the strike zone and drew more walks (20) than strikeouts (16) in his pro debut. He manages at-bats well, gets on base and causes havoc with his nearly plus-plus speed. Meckler is purely a contact hitter and has below-average power, but his speed should help him beat out some extra grounders and be an average hitter. The Giants are confident in Meckler's ability to play center field as an average defender but he will likely move around the outfield. His below-average arm strength likely limits him to left field if he has to move to a corner.
The Future: Meckler will open 2023 back in the Pacific Northwest with High-A Eugene. He projects to be a versatile fourth outfielder who provides a pinch of offensive impact.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 65. Fielding: 50. Arm: 40. -
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: Meckler spent two seasons at Oregon State sandwiched around the coronavirus pandemic and was the starting left fielder and No. 2 hitter on the Beavers team that reached Super Regionals in 2022. The Giants drafted him in the eighth round and signed him for $97,500. Meckler quickly moved to Low-A San Jose after signing and hit .367 overall in a loud pro debut.
Scouting Report: No one tool in particular stands out in Meckler's game, but has a good feel for contact, a strong knowledge of the strike zone and drew more walks (20) than strikeouts (16) in his pro debut. He manages at-bats well, gets on base and causes havoc with his nearly plus-plus speed. Meckler is purely a contact hitter and has below-average power, but his speed should help him beat out some extra grounders and be an average hitter. The Giants are confident in Meckler's ability to play center field as an average defender but he will likely move around the outfield. His below-average arm strength likely limits him to left field if he has to move to a corner.
The Future: Meckler will open 2023 back in the Pacific Northwest with High-A Eugene. He projects to be a versatile fourth outfielder who provides a pinch of offensive impact.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 65. Fielding: 50. Arm: 40.