Jake Meyers has been an unexpected breakout star for the Houston Astros.
, which isn't surprising. Tucker's a two-time All-Star and a former first-round draft pick, plus he's in the heart of his prime at 27 years old. He's been the best hitter in the American League this year, leading the AL in OBP , SLG , OPS+ and total bases .
As a result, Meyers has forced his way into Joe Espada's starting lineup on a nightly basis, taking over as the full-time centerfielder despite competition from Mauricio Dubon and hot-hitting rookie Joey Loperfido. Now in his fourth season and with over 700 career at-bats under his belt, Meyers finally seems to be figuring things out at the plate. The 27-year-old is hitting the ball harder and striking out far less, slashing his K rate from 25.8% last year to 19.6% this year. His timing has also been better, as only 10.5% of his batted balls have gone to the opposite field .
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