Jio Mier

Jiovanni James Mier (born August 26, 1990) is an American former professional baseball shortstop.

Career Houston Astros Mier was drafted by the Houston Astros with the 21st overall pick of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft out of Bonita High School in La Verne, California, and signed for a $1.358 million bonus. He was assigned to the Rookie-Advanced Greeneville Astros for the 2009 season, and posted a .276 batting average with 7 home runs and 32 runs batted in (RBI). He spent the entire season with Triple-A Buffalo, where he hit .219 with three home runs and 18 RBI in 76 games.

New York Mets On March 30, 2017, Mier signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. He split the season between the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies and the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s. In 80 total games, he accumulated a .231/.272/.349 batting line with 4 home runs and 33 RBI. Mier elected free agency following the season on November 6.

Toros de Tijuana On April 10, 2018, Mier signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican Baseball League.

Post-playing career Mier is currently a deputy with the Orange County Sheriff's Department.