In the Cards #5: Shane Myers
Westside Warriors
Shane Myers was thrust into Wiffle in Southeast Michigan as an emergency replacement for the Westside Warriors on May 14th. All he did in that performance was hit 2 HR, drive in 5 RBI, bat .600, and slug .867 to lead the Warrior's offensive charge on the day. Captain Alex Shore was quick to bump Shane up from substitute to a spot on the full time roster.
Since that time he has played in just four more games, although that number may be reduced on account of the forfeits two weeks ago. In those four games, though, he has done nothing but continue to bolster his numbers. His AVG is good enough for #3 in the league (.472), has tripled his RBI total from his first day (15), crossed the plate 12 times, and is at a .750 SLG%. Shane has also tacked on 13 BBs for good measure. In only one game has Myers had an OBP below .400, while he has posted that number above .700 three times. He is an offensive machine!
Still, his contributions slip largely under the radar. Even his captain, Shore, was shocked when he saw Myers' .472 avg near the top of the leader board. "What?! Shane Myers is third in hitting?," to paraphrase Alex's reaction. Shane's a quiet guy (at least around most of the league) on a loud team full of big numbers. So, it's not surprising that his efforts are overlooked. He shares a clubhouse with Maclin Malloy and all the chatter of his pitching dominance, Matt Whelan and his outstanding offensive numbers, and Alex Shore who... do we really need to same more? Really it is the perfect atmosphere for a player like Shane to thrive: the opponents concentrate on the rest of his roster, and before they know what's happened Myers has blown the game wide open. With the black uniforms that the Warriors wear he is already primed for the assassin's role.
Since that time he has played in just four more games, although that number may be reduced on account of the forfeits two weeks ago. In those four games, though, he has done nothing but continue to bolster his numbers. His AVG is good enough for #3 in the league (.472), has tripled his RBI total from his first day (15), crossed the plate 12 times, and is at a .750 SLG%. Shane has also tacked on 13 BBs for good measure. In only one game has Myers had an OBP below .400, while he has posted that number above .700 three times. He is an offensive machine!
Still, his contributions slip largely under the radar. Even his captain, Shore, was shocked when he saw Myers' .472 avg near the top of the leader board. "What?! Shane Myers is third in hitting?," to paraphrase Alex's reaction. Shane's a quiet guy (at least around most of the league) on a loud team full of big numbers. So, it's not surprising that his efforts are overlooked. He shares a clubhouse with Maclin Malloy and all the chatter of his pitching dominance, Matt Whelan and his outstanding offensive numbers, and Alex Shore who... do we really need to same more? Really it is the perfect atmosphere for a player like Shane to thrive: the opponents concentrate on the rest of his roster, and before they know what's happened Myers has blown the game wide open. With the black uniforms that the Warriors wear he is already primed for the assassin's role.
| Player | PA | AB | H | BB | HR | RS | AVG | OBP | SLG | RBI |
| Shane Myers | 49 | 36 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 12 | .472 | .612 | .750 | 15 |
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