By Steve Nielsen
Scouting Director – Wisconsin/Illinois

Alex Meyers is a 6-foot-2, 200-pound right handed pitcher from Edwardsville HS. The unsigned senior is currently ranked in the top 200 in the state and is receiving interest from several schools.

Meyers has been in contact with Wheaton, McKendree, Kaskaskia, Concordia Chicago, North Park, Elmhurst, Wabash Valley, Heartland, Lindenwood, Blackburn, Lake Land and Beloit.

According to Meyers he has also visited Wheaton, Heartland, McKendree and Blackburn with scheduled visits for Kaskaskia, Concordia, North Park and Elmhurst.

Meyers has an up-tempo delivery, releasing from a high ¾ arm slot. His fastball flashed late action with a slightly heavier feel, sitting 82-83 mph. He throws a curveball and slider – his curveball sits 68-71 mph with sweeping 10/4 action, and his slider is 73-74 mph, with similar action. His changeup is 75-78 mph with occasional arm-side run. 

Meyers also said he is looking for a smaller school with Christian values to continue his education at. According to Meyers he is currently holding a 3.2 GPA and scored at 23 on his ACT.

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