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Future Games Q&A - '23 Noble Meyer (Jesuit)

November 2, 2020
Dan Jurik
Scouting Director - Pacific Northwest

One of the breakout performers of the summer, 2023 Noble Meyer (Jesuit) not only landed himself a commitment with the Oregon Ducks this year, but also asserted himself as a national level prospect.

After a solid all-around performance at our Oregon Top Prospect Showcase in June, Meyer earned an invitation to the 2020 PBR Future Games. The invite-only event is our biggest national event of the year. It brings together the top uncommitted Fr. and Soph. from all of the territories we scout.

Meyer joined a squad of uncommitted 2022 and 2023 players from Washington and Oregon down at our LakePoint complex for the 3-day event. It was the first time a roster from the Pacific Northwest has ever been to the Future Games.

After the workout day and some game action, Meyer toed the rubber for 2 innings of work against Team Nevada on the last day of competition. With an ultra-projectable frame and a loose, easy delivery, Meyer began pumping FB’s into the zone at 85-86 and peaked at 87. He also showed flashes of quality secondary offerings with a CH at 77-80 and a tightly spun breaking ball at 71-72. It was a huge performance on a national stage and couldn’t have come at a more crucial time given the current state of recruiting.

Shortly after the event, Meyer announced his commitment to the University of Oregon. Here’s what he had to say about the Future Games as well as some of his personal motivations moving forward…

Future Games Q&A

2023 RHP NOble Meyer (Jesuit)

OR Top Prospect Showcase (6/17/20)

PBR: What was your initial reaction when you got down to Lake Point and the Future Games began?

Meyer: I thought it was unreal. It was crazy to believe that I was invited to play among the best uncommitted players in the country.

PBR: You made your commitment to Oregon shortly after the Future Games? Can you talk about your recruitment timeline and how that process went for you?

Meyer: After the games, I was told to call a few different colleges. After a few calls, I was given an offer by UO, it was one of the biggest moments in my life. I soon after got an offer from WSU and that was also momentous. After that, it was just call the colleges and make a choice. Although I chose UO I have the utmost respect for those at WSU for giving me an opportunity.

PBR: What has your baseball schedule been like once you committed?

Meyer: Since committing, I’ve spent even more time on baseball and working out. Committing is far from the final step in the path to the MLB, so I’ve been constantly bettering myself both physically and mentally.

PBR: Is there anything specific you’re looking to improve or develop this off-season?

Meyer: I’m looking to get stronger physically because I’m not exactly the strongest person. I’m also looking to find some pinpoint accuracy for all of my pitches.

PBR: What aspect of your game are you most proud of and why?

Meyer: I am most proud of my mental game. I feel as if an error by the defense or me walking someone never gets in my head, and I can just push right through.

Future Games (8/3/20)

PBR: Who is the toughest hitter from Oregon you’ve ever faced?

Meyer: Levi Jones (Jesuit) and Ryan Cooney (Jesuit) are two batters that are incredible, although I have to say Dawson Santana (Lakeridge) sees me as batting practice. He’s never gotten out against me and continuously makes me have to throw absolute dots to even have a chance at getting him out.

PBR: Favorite MLB baseball player and why?

Meyer: Right now, either Tyler Glasgow or Pedro Martinez is my favorite. Glasgow is a tall wiry guy who throws hard and part of me sees myself being a pitcher kind of like him. Pedro Martinez is a pitcher that I’ve always loved because he is a dominant pitcher and a great guy.

PBR: What advice would you give to young players who may be uncommitted right now

Meyer: Trust your stuff, work hard, and be the best version of yourself. If you doubt yourself for one second, you’re already slipping away from the best version of yourself. You can’t be the best if you don’t think you're the best. A motto I’ve lived by in my life is “You may not be most talented person in life, but you can always be the person who worked the hardest.”