William
Myers
1B · CIN · Very poor
- PAL
- 8
- WAR
- -0.7
- HR
- 3
2023
Wil Myers
#41B
Cincinnati Reds
Biography
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 94 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- June 18, 2013
- Born
- December 10, 1990 (35)
- Birthplace
- Thomasville, NC, USA
- Draft
- 2009
Career history
- Cincinnati Reds · 2023 (1 season)
- San Diego Padres · 2015 – 2022 (8 seasons)
- Tampa Bay Rays · 2013 – 2014 (2 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cincinnati Reds | 37 | 127 | 24 | 3 | 12 | .189 | .540 |
| 2022 | San Diego Padres | 77 | 261 | 68 | 7 | 41 | .261 | .713 |
| 2021 | San Diego Padres | 146 | 442 | 113 | 17 | 63 | .256 | .768 |
| 2020 | San Diego Padres | 55 | 198 | 57 | 15 | 40 | .288 | .959 |
| 2019 | San Diego Padres | 155 | 435 | 104 | 18 | 53 | .239 | .739 |
| 2018 | San Diego Padres | 83 | 312 | 79 | 11 | 39 | .253 | .764 |
| 2017 | San Diego Padres | 155 | 567 | 138 | 30 | 74 | .243 | .792 |
| 2016 | San Diego Padres | 157 | 599 | 155 | 28 | 94 | .259 | .797 |
| 2015 | San Diego Padres | 60 | 225 | 57 | 8 | 29 | .253 | .763 |
| 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays | 87 | 325 | 72 | 6 | 35 | .222 | .614 |
| 2013 | Tampa Bay Rays | 88 | 335 | 98 | 13 | 53 | .293 | .832 |
| Career totals | 1100 | 3826 | 965 | 156 | 533 | .252 | .763 | |
Wil Myers: our analysis
2023 season: .189 AVG, .257 OBP, .283 SLG, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 2 SB. WAR -0.7 · PAL 8, very poor.
In 2023, Wil Myers, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 8 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.7.
On the other hand, offense (6, among the weakest in the league) and discipline (17, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: baserunning (+0.2); his biggest cost: batting (-9.9).
A marked decline: his PAL was 47 in 2022, against 8 now; his WAR went from 1.2 to -0.7.
Advanced stats, 2023 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
43
wOBA
.243
xwOBA
.252
OPS
.540
AVG
.189
OBP
.257
HR
3
RBI
12
SB
2
PA
141
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-1.0
80% of cases: -1.1 to 0.9
Home runs
4
2023 WAR
-0.7
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Declining (-21)
- 20212.2 WAR · 2.6 per full season
- 20221.2 WAR · 2.5 per full season
- 2023-0.7 WAR
Outlook, age included
-36 · 32 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
59
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 54
- POW
- Power
- 64
- EYE
- Eye
- 66
- SPD
- Speed
- 79
- FLD
- Fielding
- 86
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 84
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
87.6 mi/h
20th percentile
Max exit velocity
105.8 mi/h
2th percentile
Barrels
6.2 %
31th percentile
Hard-hit
29.6 %
8th percentile
xBA
.189
1th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
28.0 pi/s
65th percentile
Outs above average
0
49th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CIN | -0.7 | 8 | 59 | 87.6 | 105.8 | 6.2 | 29.6 | .189 |
| 2022 | SD | 1.2 | 47 | 68 | 88.5 | 109.4 | 7.3 | 37.6 | .222 |
| 2021 | SD | 2.2 | 49 | 69 | 88.0 | 107.8 | 7.5 | 38.0 | .215 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23 | vs STL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .189 |
| May 22 | vs STL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .194 |
| May 20 | vs NYY | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .198 |
| May 19 | vs NYY | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .205 |
| May 17 | @ COL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .202 |
| May 16 | @ COL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .202 |
| May 15 | @ COL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .198 |
| May 14 | @ MIA | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .202 |
| May 13 | @ MIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| May 12 | @ MIA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 |
Wil Myers: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Wil Myers have in 2023?
Wil Myers has 3 home runs in 37 games in 2023, with a .189 batting average, 12 RBIs and a .540 OPS.
How old is Wil Myers?
Wil Myers is 35 years old: he was born on December 10, 1990.
How tall is Wil Myers, and how much does he weigh?
Wil Myers is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 207 lb (94 kg).
Where is Wil Myers from?
United States: Wil Myers was born in Thomasville, NC, United States.
What team does Wil Myers play for?
Wil Myers plays for the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB, at 1B, wearing number 4.
How good is Wil Myers?
Wil Myers produced -0.7 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 8 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Wil Myers getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 47 in 2022 to 8 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Wil Myers drafted?
Wil Myers: 2009.
What is Wil Myers's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at -1.0 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
