Jake Meyers
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.222
HR
12
RBI
58
R
48
SB
10
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
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.
ANALYSIS
Meyers has been dealing with an ankle injury, but was still able to play Sunday and came off the bench Monday. If the ankle is still bothering him, the lefty is getting some more rest with Mauricio Dubon patrolling center field and batting ninth Tuesday.
Meyers has been dealing with an ankle injury, but was still able to play Sunday and came off the bench Monday. If the ankle is still bothering him, the lefty is getting some more rest with Mauricio Dubon patrolling center field and batting ninth Tuesday.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+14%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+17%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .711 | 268 | 6 | 23 | .249 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .625 | 713 | 17 | 83 | .215 | ||||
2024vs Left | .726 | 136 | 3 | 9 | .244 | ||||
2024vs Right | .621 | 344 | 9 | 49 | .214 | ||||
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
+3%
OPS on Road
2024
+12%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .639 | 481 | 12 | 49 | .223 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .658 | 500 | 11 | 57 | .226 | ||||
2024Home | .688 | 231 | 7 | 27 | .234 | ||||
2024Away | .616 | 249 | 5 | 31 | .211 | ||||
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
0.28BB Rate
6.5%K Rate
23.1%BABIP
.268ISO
.141AVG
.222OBP
.287SLG
.363OPS
.651wOBA
.289Exit Velocity
88.4 mphHard Hit Rate
30.5%Barrels/PA
4.8%Expected BA
.245Expected SLG
.400Sprint Speed
25.5 ft/secGround Ball %
42.6%Line Drive %
18.8%Fly Ball %
38.6%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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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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Dealing with ankle injury
Manager Joe Espada told reporters that Meyers sustained an ankle injury during Saturday's 5-3 win over the Angels, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Out of Sunday's lineup
Meyers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
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Back from paternity leave
The Astros activated Meyers from the paternity list Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Goes on paternity list
The Astros placed Meyers (personal) on the paternity list Monday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be dealt
Meyers has been involved in trade talks this offseason, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Meyers was the Astros' primary center fielder in 2023, as he appeared in 105 games at the position. He maintained only an 88 wRC+ across 341 plate appearances, though he'll likely draw interest around the league due to his strong defensive value. In addition, he has four years of team control remaining.
Meyers was the Astros' primary center fielder in 2023, as he appeared in 105 games at the position. He maintained only an 88 wRC+ across 341 plate appearances, though he'll likely draw interest around the league due to his strong defensive value. In addition, he has four years of team control remaining.