Wil Myers
William Bradford "Wil" Myers (born December 10, 1990) is an American professional baseball right fielder and first baseman for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Originally drafted by the Kansas City Royals, he was later traded to the Rays in a deal which also landed former teammate Jake Odorizzi. He had a strong rookie season, winning Rookie of the Year honors and was a big part of the Tampa Bay Rays playoff push in 2013.
Early career
Myers attended and played baseball at Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina.
As a freshman, Myers had a .450 batting average and was an all state third baseman. During his junior year, he went 10-0 as a pitcher. After committing to the University of South Carolina, Myers decided to enter the draft instead. In 2008, his team won a state championship.
Professional career
Kansas City Royals
Myers was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the third round, with the 91st overall selection, of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft. Myers signed a contract with the Royals, that included a $2 million signing bonus, in August 2009. Before the draft, Myers committed to South Carolina during his junior year and planned to attend the SEC school.
