Since Joey Meyer came up in my last post about longest homeruns in MLB history, I remember Mr. Meyer from back in 1988, when I was opening up packs of Topps card, and I was getting his Future Star cards, because he was going to be a beast for the Milwaukee Brewers. So had to see what he was up to since his Future Stars days. ChatGPT didn’t have much, but we can fondly look back.
Joey Meyer is a former professional baseball player who had a brief stint in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the late 1980s. While there aren’t many widely known facts about Joey Meyer, here are a few interesting details about his career:
- Towering Home Run Hitter: Joey Meyer was known for his incredible power and the ability to hit towering home runs. He stood at 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighed around 225 pounds, making him an imposing presence at the plate.
- College Baseball Star: Meyer attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and had a remarkable college career. In 1987, he set an NCAA record by hitting 31 home runs in just 48 games, earning him the Division III Player of the Year award.
- Brief MLB Career: Meyer was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the 1987 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut on September 14, 1988, and played a total of 19 games for the Brewers during the 1988 and 1989 seasons. Despite his power potential, Meyer struggled to find consistent success at the major league level and ultimately ended up with a .180 batting average.
- Triple-A Success: While Joey Meyer’s MLB career didn’t pan out as expected, he had considerable success in the minor leagues, particularly at the Triple-A level. In 1988, he hit an impressive 32 home runs and had 101 RBIs for the Denver Zephyrs, the Brewers’ Triple-A affiliate.
- Post-MLB Career: After his MLB career, Meyer continued to play in the minor leagues until 1992. He also played independent league baseball and spent some time in Japan’s professional league. Meyer retired from professional baseball in 1997.
Although Joey Meyer’s MLB career was short-lived, his remarkable power and college records continue to make him an intriguing figure in baseball history, especially among fans who appreciate prodigious home run hitters.