Wil Myers Promoted to Omaha
Papillion, Neb. - Outfielder Wil Myers has been promoted to Omaha from Double-A Northwest Arkansas effective today. Myers has been ranked as the third best prospect in the entire Kansas City farm system.
Through 35 games at the Double-A level, Myers was having little problem putting the ball in play as he carries a .343 average with 13 homers, 30 runs batted in and four stolen bases. From 2009 through the end of 2011, the 21 year old Myers is a near .300 hitter in the minors and has hit a combined .296 with 27 homers and 150 RBI.
Myers was drafted in the third round of the 2009 June Free Agent Draft and this call-up marks his first time playing at the Triple-A level.
For information on how to see Wil Myers and the rest of the Storm Chasers defend their 2011 Pacific Coast League Championship, call the Werner Park Ticket Office at (402) 738-5100 or visit omahastormchasers.com for all of the latest information.