Scouting the 2020 Draft: Max Meyer

Max Meyer RHP, College(Minnesota).  6'0", 185 lbs.

2018:  2-3, 2.06, 43.2 IP, 54 K, 13 BB, 16 Saves.
2019:  5-3, 2.11, 76.2 IP, 87 K, 20 BB, 2 Saves.

Max Meyer is classic limited ceiling/high floor college pitcher.  His ceiling is limited by his relatively small size and high effort delivery.  His floor is high because he is probably already close to being ready to pitch in the major leagues, at least as a reliever.  Meyer commands a 4 seam FB that goes 94-96 MPH, but his best pitch is a slider that one scouting report called a "wipeout" pitch.  He also throws a changeup and has added a two-seam FB since moving into a SP role after closing out games for Minnesota his freshman season.  This is a strong and deep class of college pitchers so it's hard to know where Meyer might be drafted.  College pitchers tend to rise on draft boards late in the cycle.