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Position: Centerfielder. Bats: Right • Throws: Left. 6-0 , 200lb (183cm, 90kg) Team: Houston Astros (majors) , in Omaha, Draft: Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 13th round of the 2017 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Lincoln, NE).
Jacob Berkshire Meyers (born June 18, 1996) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Meyers played college baseball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was selected in the 13th round by the Astros in the 2017 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2021.
Jacob Berkshire Meyers. Born: 6/18/1996 in Omaha, NE. Draft: 2017, Houston Astros, Round: 13, Overall Pick: 391. College: Nebraska. Debut: 8/01/2021.
View the profile of Houston Astros Center Fielder Jake Meyers on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
4 days ago · HOUSTON (AP) — Jake Meyers hit a three-run homer, Jose Altuve and rookie Joey Loperfido added three hits each and the Houston Astros used a nine-run sixth inning to pull away for a 14-11 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. The Astros led 14-4 after seven innings then held on after the Orioles scored seven runs in the eighth.
Feb 17, 2024 · The decision to name Meyers as the starter stemmed from the Astros directing their offseason focus on finding a backup catcher and relief pitching instead of adding an outfielder. Plus, Meyers is a terrific defensive outfielder, possessing great range and a strong arm.
Mar 13, 2024 · Jake Meyers, who had to fight for every bit of playing time his first three seasons in the big leagues, is the de facto center fielder entering the 2024 season. That pushes Chas McCormick, who played 59 games in left and 55 in center in ’23, to left field, though he could move over occasionally when designated hitter Yordan Alvarez plays there.
