Tobias Myers Shines in Mets' Spring Training Debut
DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Mets' recent acquisition, Tobias Myers, showcased his talent in his first spring training outing, leaving the team optimistic about his potential. Since joining the Mets from the Milwaukee Brewers, Myers has been a key addition to their pitching rotation.
The Mets' decision to trade for Myers was strategic, aiming to fill the void left by Brandon Sproat, a top prospect. In his debut, Myers demonstrated his versatility, pitching 2 1/3 innings without allowing any runs in a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. He showcased his control by not walking any batters and striking out three.
This performance was particularly significant as it provided Myers with an opportunity to showcase his newly developed pitches. He has been working on a splitter, which he fine-tuned during the second half of the previous season, and a slider, which he and pitching coach Justin Willard introduced over a week ago.
Myers expressed enthusiasm for the slider, noting its effectiveness and his intention to increase its velocity. He also believes the splitter is an improvement over his previous changeup. Despite the differences, Myers acknowledges the influence of experienced pitchers like Kodai Senga and Clay Holmes, who excel at varying their pitch locations.
The Mets have high expectations for Myers, planning to include him in the major league roster, either in the rotation or the bullpen. With the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Myers might get a chance to start in the spring, especially with Holmes and Nolan McLean participating.
Manager Carlos Mendoza has been impressed by Myers' performance, particularly the 'life' in his fastball. Meanwhile, outfielder Nick Morabito, who spent last season in Double-A Binghamton, made a strong impression with an RBI single, a stolen base, and a fine catch in left field.
Mendoza praised Morabito's all-around skills, describing him as a 'baseball player' who excels in defense, batting, and base running. The Mets' aggressive approach to stealing bases in spring training is expected to continue, and Mendoza confirms they have the right players for it.
