Wil Myers attended and played baseball at Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina.
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14 Facts About Wil Myers
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Wil Myers was drafted by the Kansas City Royals as a catcher in the third round, with the 91st overall selection, of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft.
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Wil Myers signed a contract with the Royals, that included a $2 million signing bonus, in August 2009.
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Wil Myers made his debut in professional baseball in 2009, when he played catcher and batted.
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Wil Myers played primarily outfield in 2012, and was named to appear in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game.
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Wil Myers started the 2013 season with the Triple-A Durham Bulls of the International League.
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Wil Myers won the AL Rookie of the Year award in 2013, beating teammate and pitcher Chris Archer and Detroit shortstop Jose Iglesias.
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Wil Myers became the first-ever hitter to win the award in under 100 games.
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Wil Myers was the Padres 2015 Opening Day center fielder and manned the position through April and into May Wil Myers went on the disabled list in early May with tendinitis in his left wrist, and missed a month.
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Season, Wil Myers continued to hit for power, hitting 30 home runs, and speed, stealing 20 bases.
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Wil Myers apologized to Green and took responsibility for the remarks.
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Wil Myers played 41 games in the outfield, 36 at third base, and two at first base.
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Wil Myers has a younger brother named Beau who pitched to him in the 2016 Home Run Derby.
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