Tobias Myers

Tobias Myers (born August 5, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.

Tobias Myers
Myers in 2019 with the Charlotte Stone Crabs
Milwaukee Brewers
Pitcher
Born: (1998-08-05) August 5, 1998
Winter Haven, Florida
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Amateur career

Myers attended Winter Haven High School in Winter Haven, Florida.[1] In 2016, as a senior, he went 8–2 with a 1.51 earned run average (ERA), striking out 79 batters in 69+2⁄3 innings pitched.[2] He signed to play college baseball at the University of South Florida.[3]

Professional career

Baltimore Orioles

Myers was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He signed with Baltimore for $225,000, forgoing his commitment to USF.[5] Myers made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Orioles, compiling a 4.70 ERA in three starts. He began 2017 with the Aberdeen IronBirds of the Class A Short Season New York–Penn League.[6]

Tampa Bay Rays

On July 31, 2017, Myers was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Tim Beckham.[7] He was assigned to the Hudson Valley Renegades of the Class A Short Season New York–Penn League, where he finished the season.[8] Over 12 starts between Aberdeen and Hudson Valley, he went 4–2 with a 3.54 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP. Myers spent 2018 with the Bowling Green Hot Rods of the Class A Midwest League. He pitched to a 10–6 record with a 3.71 earned run average in 23 games (21 starts).[9][10]

He spent 2019 with the Charlotte Stone Crabs of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League, going 8–1 with a 2.31 ERA over 18 games (13 starts), striking out 59 over 84+2⁄3 innings.[11] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 since the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To begin the 2021 season, he was assigned to the Montgomery Biscuits of the Double-A South.[12] After appearing in 13 games (ten starts) and pitching to a 5–3 record with a 3.32 ERA and 81 strikeouts over 59+2⁄3 innings, he was promoted to the Durham Bulls of the Triple-A East in July.[13] Over 12 starts with Durham, Myers went 3–4 with a 4.50 ERA and 65 strikeouts over 58 innings.[14]

Cleveland Guardians

On November 19, 2021, Myers was traded to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Junior Caminero; the Guardians selected Myers to their 40-man roster upon acquiring him.[15] He was assigned to the Columbus Clippers of the Triple-A International League to begin the 2022 season, with whom he was 1-9 with a 6.00 ERA over 14 starts.[16] On July 2, he was designated for assignment.[17]

San Francisco Giants

On July 7, 2022, the Guardians traded Myers to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash considerations.[18] He made two appearances for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, allowing three runs in as many innings pitched. He was designated for assignment on July 31 following the acquisition of Dixon Machado.[19]

Chicago White Sox

On August 2, 2022, Myers was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.[20] On September 19, the White Sox released Myers. In 2022 in the minor leagues, he was 1–15 with a 7.82 ERA in 76 innings, and was second in the minor leagues in losses.[21]

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 22, 2022, Myers signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.[22]

References
  1. "Pitching, Speed Carry Winter Haven To 8-2 Win Over Lake Gibson". tampabayhighschoolbaseball.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  2. "Future Shorebirds: A round-up of the Orioles 2016 draft". Delmarva Daily Times. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  3. "Diamondbacks draft USF closer Tommy Eveld". Tampa Bay Times. June 10, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  4. Fredericksen, Brady. "MLB Draft: Winter Haven's Tobias Myers taken in 6th round by Baltimore Orioles". The Ledger. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  5. Germain, Mat (March 23, 2018). "Rays Top 50 Prospects: No. 15, Tobias Myers". DRaysBay. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  6. McRoberts, Randy. "Aberdeen sees first double-header action and splits in Lowell". The Aegis. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  7. "Baltimore Orioles acquire former MLB top pick Tim Beckham from Tampa Bay Rays". UPI. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  8. "Myers, Brujan lead Hudson Valley to 2-1 win over Aberdeen". The Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  9. "Hot Rods clinch playoff spot". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  10. "Tobias Myers Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
  11. Grauer, Scott (April 7, 2019). "Rays prospects and minor leagues: Durham, Charlotte pick up first wins". DRaysBay.
  12. "Rays prospects and minor leagues: Charleston closes May with sweep". June 2021.
  13. "Rays prospects and minor leagues: Myers, Romero earn promotions to Triple A". July 27, 2021.
  14. "Rays Have Roster Decisions to Make Ahead of November 19th Deadline". November 14, 2021.
  15. "Guardians Announce Series Of 40-man Roster Moves". CleGuardians.com. November 19, 2021.
  16. "Clippers & Guardians Announce Opening Day Triple-A Roster".
  17. "Guardians recall Gabriel Arias from Triple-A ahead of Yankees doubleheader". July 2, 2022.
  18. "Giants' Tobias Myers: Traded to San Francisco".
  19. "Giants' Tobias Myers: Loses 40-man spot". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  20. "White Sox's Tobias Myers: Claimed by White Sox". CBSSports.com.
  21. "2022 Register Pitching Leaders".
  22. "Tobias Myers Stats, Fantasy & News". Major League Baseball. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
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