AB | 95 |
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AVG | .263 |
OBP | .333 |
SLG | .442 |
HR | 3 |
- Full name Dane Michael Myers
- Born 03/08/1996 in Columbus, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Rice
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Drafted in the 6th round (185th overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2017 (signed for $241,600).
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He's not as accomplished as a two-way player as Brendan McKay or Adam Haseley, but what Dane Myers has done this year is arguably tougher. Myers was supposed to be Rice's first baseman/pitcher this year, but as the Owls struggled, they needed to put him back at third base, even if that meant he didn't get to pitch as much. Myers has a shot at being a legitimate pro prospect as a third baseman or pitcher. He's had a breakout year at the plate, hitting .360/.427/.531. He projects as an at least average hitter with fringe-average power. His plus arm and advanced body control makes him an above-average defender at third and he's an average runner. But most scouts are more interested in what he can do on the mound. When he was fresh and rested at the start of the season, he pitched effectively for six innings in the season opener against Texas, sitting 89-94 mph and touching 96 with his fastball and mixing in an erratic but effective 12-to-6 spike curveball that flashed plus. As the season has worn on, his fastball has backed up because of the wear and tear of playing third base, but he has added a slider that he can throw for strikes more consistently than his curveball. His changeup is a below-average pitch at this point. Myers has never really gotten to work extensively on his pitching because of his responsibilities as a position player. With his athleticism, scouts can dream on just how good his stuff on the mound could be with more regular work.
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BA Grade: 40/Medium
Track Record: A seventh-round pick after a monster junior season at Rice, Myers had a lengthy five-year stint in the Tigers system that was headlined by a productive 2022 season. After not being added to Detroit’s 40-man roster, Myers was picked up by Miami in the minor league phase of the 2022 Rule 5 Draft. He had an excellent 100-game stretch between Double-A Pensacola and Triple-A Jacksonville where he hit .316/.406/.489 with 14 doubles, 15 home runs, 62 RBIs and 20 stolen bases. Myers also spent 22 games in the majors and hit .269 with four extra-base hits and nine RBIs.
Scouting Report: Myers has an interesting setup in the box and stands completely upright with a slightly open front side and low handset. He has a small stride with plus bat speed and has shown the ability to catch pitches deep in the zone and drive them with authority the opposite way. Myers does most of his damage against fastballs. Between Double-A and Triple-A he hit .328 with five doubles and 11 home runs while working an above-average in-zone contact rate of 89%. He does have a tendency to expand the strike zone and struggles to pick up spin at times. Myers is a sound defender In center field where his athleticism and above-average speed play well. He takes efficient routes to the baseball and has an above-average arm.
The Future: Myers is close to a finished product with a bench player or fourth outfielder role in the majors. He’ll play in his age-28 season in 2024 and should start the season with Triple-A Jacksonville, though he’s likely to get big league time.
Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55
Draft Prospects
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He's not as accomplished as a two-way player as Brendan McKay or Adam Haseley, but what Dane Myers has done this year is arguably tougher. Myers was supposed to be Rice's first baseman/pitcher this year, but as the Owls struggled, they needed to put him back at third base, even if that meant he didn't get to pitch as much. Myers has a shot at being a legitimate pro prospect as a third baseman or pitcher. He's had a breakout year at the plate, hitting .360/.427/.531. He projects as an at least average hitter with fringe-average power. His plus arm and advanced body control makes him an above-average defender at third and he's an average runner. But most scouts are more interested in what he can do on the mound. When he was fresh and rested at the start of the season, he pitched effectively for six innings in the season opener against Texas, sitting 89-94 mph and touching 96 with his fastball and mixing in an erratic but effective 12-to-6 spike curveball that flashed plus. As the season has worn on, his fastball has backed up because of the wear and tear of playing third base, but he has added a slider that he can throw for strikes more consistently than his curveball. His changeup is a below-average pitch at this point. Myers has never really gotten to work extensively on his pitching because of his responsibilities as a position player. With his athleticism, scouts can dream on just how good his stuff on the mound could be with more regular work.