Dave Myers

David K. Myers (born August 8, 1959) is an American professional baseball scout. He is also a former minor league infielder, minor league manager, and a coach with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Playing career Myers graduated from William Penn Senior High School in York, Pennsylvania, where he was a two-sport standout in baseball and basketball. He then attended Temple University, where he played for Temple Owls. He was teammates with future MLB pitcher Pete Filson. The New York Yankees selected Myers in the 27th round of the 1980 MLB draft, but he did not sign with the team. Myers was named the East Coast Conference most valuable player in 1981.

The Seattle Mariners selected Myers in the 13th round with the 312th overall selection in the 1981 MLB draft. He played eight seasons of Minor League Baseball in the Seattle system, including four years in Double-A. As a minor leaguer, Myers appeared in 795 games, compiling a .272 batting average with 26 home runs and 348 RBIs. Defensively, he played mostly as a shortstop, while appearing at all other infield positions as well as in the outfield and at catcher. He also pitched a total of innings in five games.

Managing and coaching career Myers began his coaching career in the Mariners' minor league system with the Double-A Vermont Mariners in 1988. In 2006, he managed a final season in the minor leagues with the Everett AquaSox, Seattle's Class A Short Season affiliate. During his 13 seasons as a minor league manager, his teams hadd a 762–699 record, for a .522 winning percentage. He then became a professional scout for the Rays, based in Seattle.

Personal life Myers is married and has two children.