P2F: Thanks for taking my question, Eric. Are you able to supply some scout-y notes on Tobias Myers, please? I know he is a guy that you and Kiley like. How is his stuff? Realistic ceiling? Thanks in advance.
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Eric A Longenhagen: Here’s his capsule for the Rays list, which will be on the site tomorrow or Monday if Carson is overrun.:
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Eric A Longenhagen: Myers was acquired from Baltimore ahead of the 2017 trade deadline for Tim Beckham. He was a two-way player in high school who some teams preferred at shortstop, but early-career indications are that Baltimore was correct to stick him on the mound as Myers dominated the New York Penn League last year ahead of the trade and has already grown into mid-rotation stuff. Myers sits 92-94, touches 97, and it plays up due to good extension. His curveball and changeup each flash plus but are closer to average right now but they both project due to Myers’ athleticism. He’s a 6-foot righty but his vertical arm slot creates downhill plane on his pitches and he’s sturdily built, so his size is not concerning. He has mid-rotation upside and will pitch in full-season ball as a teenager all year.