🔥 Trending Who is Myles Straw? Exploring the Baseball Player's Career

Myles Straw is an American professional baseball player, primarily known as a center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) ¹. He is currently an active player ².

Early Life and Draft

Myles James Noble Straw was born on October 17, 1994, in Garden Grove, California ². He graduated from Braden River High School in Bradenton, Florida, and later attended St. Johns River State College in Palatka, Florida ⁴. Straw was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2015, in the 12th round, as the 349th overall pick ².

Professional Career

Straw made his professional debut with the Greeneville Astros, where he batted .268 and recorded 22 stolen bases in 58 games ¹. He made his MLB debut on September 15, 2018 ².

Current Status and Contract

As of 2026, Myles Straw has a career batting average of .244, with a .218 average this current season ⁸. His current contract is for 5 years, valued at $25.5 million, covering the years 2022-2026, with team options for 2027 and 2028. He is earning $7,400,000 this year ⁸.

Personal Life

Myles Straw resides in Palmetto, Florida, with his wife, Lily Herrmann, and their daughter ⁴.