Wil Myers

Baseball player, 2013 Rookie of the Year

Wil Myers - Baseball player, 2013 Rookie of the Year
Born

December 10th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Myers played as an outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball. He debuted with the Kansas City Royals in 2013 and quickly garnered attention, earning the Rookie of the Year award. Subsequently, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays, where he continued to showcase his skills. Myers later joined the San Diego Padres, contributing significantly to the team's performance in the National League.

Won the 2013 American League Rookie of the Year

Played for Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Rays, and San Diego Padres

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