By Cooper Chadwick
Being a starter since his sophomore year, senior Grant Myers has some experience on the mound. But after fighting shoulder problems throughout his junior year, Myers is ready to make his name known this year.
Myers earned high praise for his competitive spirit on the field from Wichita Northwest head coach Gavin Darr.
“What stands out the most about Grant is that he is two different people on and off the field. Off the field he is extremely quiet and shy. On the field, he is a true competitor with a bulldog mentality on the mound,” Darr said.
Being back healthy this season, Myers is bringing a new drive with him to the mound for the Grizzlies.
“I want to show people how great I am,” Myers said. “I have been doubted. I have had opportunities I feel I deserve taken away. I feel I’m the best and it is time to show everyone. i’m playing with a chip on my shoulder.”
Even though Myers only had five appearances last year he still earned second team all-league with a 2.40 ERA and had 18 strikeouts.
“As a program, we are excited to have a healthy Grant this year. He dealt with injuries his junior year and we definitely missed him for parts of the season. We play a tough schedule this year and any big game that we have, we want Grant and his fellow senior Will Beckmann to have the ball in their hands,” Darr said.
