The Evansville Otters have signed left-handed pitchers William Myers and Grant Gamble out of the California Winter League and inked southpaw Casey Brown for the 2019 season.
Myers signed with the Otters after playing winter baseball in the CWL with the Toronto Rush. During the winter league season, Myers went 4-1 in six starts, posting a 1.75 ERA with 45 strikeouts and only 10 walks in 28.0 innings pitched.
Otters bench coach Boots Day discovered Myers while managing in the CWL.
“Will was impressive to watch out in the winter league and has a lot of potential,†said Day.
“I am excited to be playing for the Otters, and thankful for the opportunity to continue my career for a great organization and league,†said Myers.
Myers is from Philadelphia, Miss. and played collegiately at Alabama-Huntsville after two years at East Central Community College. While at Alabama-Huntsville, Myers went 14-9 in 27 starts with 10 complete games. In 156.2 innings pitched, Myers had a 3.56 ERA and 182 strikeouts.
“Will was in an interesting spot after about a year away from the game, but he showed a good fastball and changeup in California,†said Day. “With warmer weather and more repetitions on the mound for the Otters, he’ll get even better.â€
“I’m going to bring a lot of energy and intensity to the team,†said Myers. “Whether it’s on the mound, in the bullpen, or in the dugout, I’ll be doing what I can to compete with the guys.â€
Playing for Otters bench coach Boots Day in the CWL with the Manitoba North Stars, Gamble had a 5.85 ERA in four starts and 20.1 innings pitched, striking out 28 batters.
