Evan Meek

Quick Facts

Full Name	Evan Meek
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	May 12, 1983(1983-05-12)
Age	41
Country	United States
Birth City	Bellevue
Horoscope	Taurus

Evan Meek Biography

Evan Meek is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on May 12, 1983 in Bellevue, United States. Evan David Meek (born May 12 in 1983) is an American professional baseball player who played for the past few years. Meek is most famous for letting Derek Jeter go on his ultimate hit on Yankees Stadium. He been a part of both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB) and was also selected for the All-Star Game. Meek previously played with Kia Tigers of the KBO League. Kia Tigers of the KBO League.

At the time of 2007’s Rule 5 draft, Meek was chosen as a member of the Devil Rays by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates required Meek be on the team of the Pirates throughout the entire season of 2008 or otherwise, the Pirates had to offer Meek return to the Devil Rays for half the cost they paid to acquire Meek.

Meek throws a cutter that was rated in August 2009 as the 3rd most effective cutter in Major League Baseball because of its runs above the MLB average. The pitch has “unfair biting” movement, even against left-handed batters, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Average velocity is 92–93 mph and he normally likes to use it when he gets ahead in a count as a strikeout pitch. It is normally a very difficult pitch to hit well, helping him limit the number of extra base hits he allows.

Meek spent the 2009 season in the bullpen with the Pirates. He finished the season with a 1–1 record in 41 appearances, had a 3.45 ERA, gave up 2 home runs, 0 hit batsmen, 29 walks, 42 strikeouts, a .209 average against, and a 1.34 WHIP, in 47.0 innings pitched.

Meek ended the year with The Visalia Oaks. He pitched in 2007 with the Montgomery Biscuits.

Evan Meek Net Worth

Evan Meek is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Evan Meek 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After being picked from the Minnesota Twins in the 2002 Major League Baseball draft, Meek started participating for Twins affiliated team of the Appalachian League, the Elizabethton Twins. In 2004 Meek was a player for Elizabethton as well as also for the Quad Cities River Bandits. Meek began the 2005 season playing for Beloit Snappers. Beloit Snappers. Meek got released by the Twins in June of 2005.

Meek was signed by his team the San Diego Padres in September 2005. He began his year with his team, the Lake Elsinore Storm. In August of 2006, Meek and a player to be named in the future (Dale Thayer) were transferred for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for Russell Branyan.

Meek made his major league debut on April 2, 2008 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He would record his first career loss in extra innings against the Chicago Cubs on April 7, 2008. Meek made nine relief appearances, going 0–1 with a 6.92 ERA, before being designated for assignment on May 4, 2008. He was offered back per Rule 5 guidelines on May 14. The Pirates paid cash to keep him and sent him down to their minor league teams. After pitching 9 games with the Double-A Altoona Curve, Meek was promoted to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Evan Meek height 6 ft 0 in Evan weight 102 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Evan Meek Dating?

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After several injuries in 2011, Meek saw a decrease in fastball velocity.

Facts & Trivia

Evan Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Evan Meek celebrates birthday on May 12 of every year.

Meek also throws a fourth pitch, an off-speed slider that is seldom used in pressure situations. The pitch normally sits around 80–82 mph, mainly incorporated to keep hitters out of a rhythm. His ability to throw four pitches well however, makes him rare as a relief pitcher as the normal reliever only possesses a three-pitch arsenal.