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When I saw Alex Meyer take the mound for the third inning of the annual Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game, I was pretty shocked to be quite honest. For an exhibition game in a league meant mostly for development, I thought maybe he would go two at most. But seeing him go for three innings was exciting and actually made me somewhat believe that the Twins could have a top-of-the-rotation starter on their hands.
He threw 45 pitches and for a game in which showing off “stuff” is equally as important as performance, he did just fine in the pitch count department. As far as the mechanics go, I can see why some scouts thought he’d be destined for a role in the bullpen in pro ball but he repeats it decently well for a big, lanky north paw. When I look at mechanics, I think the best thing a pitcher can have is good direction to the plate. It’s easy to watch but the best indicator of direction is where the pitcher misses with his pitches.
Watching throughout the evening, his pitches were missing more north/south rather than east/west. If a pitcher is missing inside and outside, it is an indication he is pulling off pitches and when a pitcher misses up and down, it is just a release point issue which is easier to iron out in the middle of a game.
