Wil Myers Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 207 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 12/10/1990 (32)
- Experience
- 7
- College
- None
Wil Myers Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Wil Myers News
Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers (shoulder) is no longer dealing with a kidney stone which forced him onto the injured list, but is still dealing with shoulder pain from a left shoulder strain, per manager David Bell. The 32-year-old may undergo an MRI in Cincinnati. Myers was an intriguing late-round fantasy pick this season after joining the Reds but has slashed just .189/.257/.283 with three home runs, 12 RBI, and two stolen bases in 141 plate appearances.
The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Wil Myers (kidney) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with kidney stones and recalled outfielder Will Benson from the minors in a corresponding move. Myers missed the previous two games, and now we know why. The 32-year-old has really struggled so far in his first year in Cincinnati, hitting a miserable .189 (24-for-127) with three doubles, three home runs, 12 RBI, two stolen bases and 48 strikeouts in 141 plate appearances over 37 games. When Myers is ready to return, there's no guarantee he'll see regular playing time in Cincy's outfield. Stuart Fairchild is getting another start on Friday in right field and will be the beneficiary of more playing time while Myers is sidelined.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Wil Myers (undisclosed) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals for the second straight day. Manager David Bell said it's minor and that there hasn't been "discussion of injured list at this point." No specifics were given as to what exactly Myers is dealing with, but he'll remain out for now. Myers has been dreadful at the plate all year, and especially of late, and he's now hitting just .189 (24-for-127) with three doubles, three home runs, 12 RBI, two stolen bases, 11 runs scored and 48 strikeouts in 141 plate appearances over 37 games. The 32-year-old should be on the waiver wire in all mixed leagues at this point. Stuart Fairchild is starting in right field and is hitting eighth for the Reds against right-hander Miles Mikolas on Thursday.
Batting Order
| 1 | Kevin Newman |
| 2 | Matt McLain |
| 3 | Jonathan India |
| 4 | Jake Fraley |
| 5 | Spencer Steer |
| 6 | Tyler Stephenson |
| 7 | Nick Senzel |
| 8 | Will Benson |
| 9 | T.J. Hopkins |
Wil Myers Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Kevin Newman |
| 2 | Matt McLain |
| 3 | Jonathan India |
| 4 | Jake Fraley |
| 5 | Spencer Steer |
| 6 | Tyler Stephenson |
| 7 | Nick Senzel |
| 8 | Will Benson |
| 9 | T.J. Hopkins |
A late-round/waiver wire option heading into the 2020 drafts, Wil Myers enjoyed a bounceback 2020 campaign. He posted a .288/.353/.606 line to go with 15 home runs, 40 RBI, and 34 runs in just 218 plate appearances. Myers saw huge increases in his power metrics, including a 3.6% increase in overall barrel rate (14.8%) and a 4.4% increase in his hard-hit rate (45.8%) as compared to 2019. In addition, his overall exit velocity of 91 mph was in the 82nd percentile in all of MLB. On the downside, the percentage of 100 mph fly balls he hit decreased by almost six percent, and the average exit velocity on his top-5% hardest-hit balls in the air decreased by almost two mph in 2020. Such large declines in these areas suggest that, while Myers appeared to be hitting the ball harder than ever, it is unlikely he would have remained on his 30 HR pace over the course of a full season. His average and on-base percentage performance in 2020 was justified by an elite xwOBA and xBA and he also posted a top 15% sprint speed of 28.3 ft/sec, despite just two steals. With the Padres clearing out their pre-2020 outfield logjam, Myers has a path to regular playing time in a potent lineup irrespective of whether the NL implements the designated hitter. As a result, an expectation of Myers' continued hitting renaissance is reasonable. With an ADP of 129, Myers is an enticing option for managers who may be rewarded with a .260 average, 20-25 HR, 70-80 RBI, and potentially up to 10 steals.
