Max Meyer

Max Thomas Meyer

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
• School University of Minnesota
• High School Woodbury High School
• Debut July 16, 2022

• Born March 12, 1999 in Woodbury, MN USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Max Meyer was the third overall selection in the 2020 amateur draft, by the Miami Marlins out of the University of Minnesota. His selection was a bit of a surprise, as Asa Lacy, who was selected fourth by the Kansas City Royals, was considered to be the best college pitcher available, but Meyer still had plenty of elements in his favor, including with his slider being described by scouts as the best pitch in the draft, and an ability to hit 100 mph with his fastball.

He was a local boy playing for the Gophers, as he had grown up in nearby Woodbury, MN and attended high school there. In three years of college, his highest ERA had been 2.27, as a freshman, and he had struck out over a batter per inning each year. He was gearing up for a monster season in 2020, going 3-1, 1.95 with 46 Ks in 27 2/3 innings in his first 4 starts, but the season was stopped in March by the coronavirus pandemic. The previous two summers, he had been a member of the USA College National Team, where he was used as the closer. Because of his relatively short stature at 6', there was some question as to whether his future in the pro ranks was a starter or a reliever, but the Marlins made it clear they were looking at him as a future starting pitcher. They also described him as "just about Major-League ready" and wanted to put him on a very fast track to the majors. He signed a contract with Miami on July 1st for a bonus of $6.7 million. He was immediately added to the Marlins' 60-player pool for the upcoming season.

He made his debut with the Marlins on July 16, 2022 after pitching in their minor league system in 2021 and in the first half of that season. He was the starting pitcher against the Philadelphia Phillies in his first game, but was hit hard, giving up 5 runs on 7 hits, including homers by J.T. Realmuto and Rhys Hoskins, in 5 1/3 innings to be charged with a 10-0 loss.

Further Reading

• Christina De Nicola: "Marlins to promote No. 2 prospect Meyer", mlb.com, July 15, 2022. [1]
• Joe Frisaro: "'Absolutely a starter': Meyer to Marlins at No. 3", mlb.com, June 11, 2020. [2]
• Joe Frisaro: "Marlins agree to terms with 1st-round pick Meyer: Right-hander expected to be added to Miami's 60-man player pool", mlb.com, July 1, 2020. [3]

Related Sites

• Max Meyer on mlb.com
• BR Minors page
• University of Minnesota bio