Player Page

Weather | Roster

Alex Meyer | Starting Pitcher

Team: Minnesota Twins
Age / DOB:  (23) / 1/3/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'9' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
Share: 

Latest News

Recent News

Twins pitching prospect Alex Meyer has been placed on Double-A New Britain's disabled list due to a shoulder strain.
The Twins don't consider the injury to be serious, but obviously they'll take a cautious approach with one of their top pitching prospects. Meyer has pitched well this season at New Britain, posting a 3.69 ERA with 73 strikeouts over 61 innings. Jun 9 - 2:53 PM
Source: Andrew Walter on Twitter

Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days


Player News

Date:
Alex Meyer - S - Twins

Alex Meyer came out of the pen to pitch three scoreless innings and strike out three in the Twins' defeat of the Pirates on Saturday.

Meyer walked no one, though he did hit a batter. The 2011 first-round pick of the Nationals is likely to open 2013 at Double-A, but he might make his major league debut come June or July. Much of that will depend on how the Twins' veteran pitchers fare.
Mar 9 - 5:09 PM
Alex Meyer - S - Twins

Twins acquired RHP Alex Meyer from the Nationals for OF Denard Span.

Meyer, the No. 23 overall pick in 2011, posted an excellent 2.86 ERA and 139/45 K/BB ratio over 129 innings this season between Class A Hagerstown and High-A Potomac. Checking in at 6-foot-9 and 220 pounds, the 22-year-old right-hander sits in the mid-90s with his fastball and has a power slider. It will help to see him against more advanced competition, but he could be an impact starter if things break right. Parting with Span means that Ben Revere will be the everyday center fielder for the Twins moving forward.
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 04:46:00 PM
Alex Meyer - S - Twins

Nationals agreed to terms with first-round pick RHP Alex Meyer.

Meyer, the 23rd overall selection in June, was handed a $2 million signing bonus. He struck out 110 batters in 101 innings this past season for the Kentucky Wildcats and carries the build of a potential ace.
Source: John Manuel on Twitter
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 12:41:00 AM
Alex Meyer - S - Twins

Nationals picked Kentucky right-hander Alex Meyer with the 23rd pick in Monday's draft.

The lanky 21-year-old posted a 2.94 ERA and struck out 110 batters in 101 innings this season for Kentucky. Meyer is still quite raw, but he throws a high-90s fastball and has the stuff and build of a potential ace. Another nice selection for the Nats.
Mon, Jun 6, 2011 11:07:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Joe Mauer
2Chris Herrmann
1B1Justin Morneau
2Chris Colabello
2B1Brian Dozier
2Jamey Carroll
SS1Pedro Florimon Jr.
2Eduardo Escobar
3B1Trevor Plouffe
LF1Josh Willingham
2Wilkin Ramirez
CF1Aaron Hicks
2Darin Mastroianni
RF1Oswaldo Arcia
2Chris Parmelee
DH1Ryan Doumit
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Scott Diamond
2Kevin Correia
3Mike Pelfrey
4Samuel Deduno
5P.J. Walters
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Glen Perkins
2Jared Burton
3Josh Roenicke
4Casey Fien
5Brian Duensing
6Anthony Swarzak
7Ryan Pressly
8Tim Wood
9Caleb Thielbar