• Full name Michael Christopher Mayers
  • Born 12/06/1991 in Grove City, OH
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Mississippi
  • Debut 07/24/2016
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (93rd overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2013 (signed for $510,000).
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    An Ohio native, Mayers is still growing into his 6-foot-3, 205-pound body and had an inconsistent junior season. He tired late in 2012, particularly in the Cape Cod League, but was gaining strength and moving up draft boards as 2013 wore on. He tossed seven scoreless innings against rival Mississippi State, and at his best he works with three solid-average pitches. His fastball sits in the 89-93 mph range, and he has pitched downhill more effectively this spring. His fastball lacks life, so he'll need to hone his command. He has improved his strike-throwing ability with his fastball and slider, a solid-average pitch and his best secondary offering. He lacks consistency with his changeup. Some scouts see him as nothing more than a fifth starter, while others cite his athleticism and think Mayers has more to offer.

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Career Transactions

  • Charlotte Knights activated RHP Mike Mayers.
  • RHP Mike Mayers assigned to Charlotte Knights.
  • Kansas City Royals traded RHP Mike Mayers to Chicago White Sox for cash.
  • Kansas City Royals traded RHP Mike Mayers to Chicago White Sox for cash.
  • Kansas City Royals sent RHP Mike Mayers outright to Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Omaha Storm Chasers activated RHP Mike Mayers.
  • Kansas City Royals sent RHP Mike Mayers outright to Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals designated RHP Mike Mayers for assignment.
  • Kansas City Royals selected the contract of RHP Mike Mayers from Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals selected the contract of RHP Mike Mayers from Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Mike Mayers to a minor league contract.
  • RHP Mike Mayers assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers.
  • Omaha Storm Chasers activated RHP Mike Mayers.

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