JOHN
MEANS
#47 -
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Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
235 lbs
Bats/Throws
L /
L
Experience
5
years
Debut
Sep 26, 2018
Born
Apr 24, 1993
(31 yrs)
Olathe, Kansas
Hometown
Gardner, Kansas
Drafted
Drafted by Baltimore in 2014 (11/331).
Drafted from
West Virginia
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
Season Stats
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-02-19 |
Signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Guardians to a one-year contract.
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| 2024-10-31 |
Filed for free agency.
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| 2024-10-03 |
Missed the last 115 regular season and all 2 playoff games (elbow surgery - left).
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| 2024-06-13 |
Transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list (elbow surgery - left).
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| 2024-05-31 |
Elbow surgery - left, remainder of the regular season.
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News
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Rotowire
Mon, Feb 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The Guardians signed Means (elbow) to a one-year contract with a club option for 2026 on Monday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Scouting Report
Is a pure strike thrower who displays excellent control. Owns an ideal pitchers' frame (6'3", 235 pounds). Understands how to pitch in tight situations. A late-bloomer, he lacks a dominant strikeout pitch for Major League Baseball. Therefore, he can be a little too hittable at times, even in the minor leagues. Injuries are an issue here.
Long Range Potential: Quality left-hander (when healthy).
