Canadian Middle Infielder/Utility and Contact Hitter with Coaching Experience (SIGNED IN AUSTRALIA FOR 2022-2023)
Name: Wyatt Lynds
Height: 179cm
Weight: 71kg
DOB: November 11, 1998
Date Available: June 27, 2022
Will Pay FlightBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: 2B, SS
Positions (alt): Youth Coach, 3B, OF, C, RF, CF, LF
College: University of Alberta
Personal
Wyatt is a contact hitter with an exit velocity off the tee that averages in the mid-80s (mph). He has very good speed – as quick as 6.85 seconds in the 60-yard dash – which is a big asset on the base paths and in the field.
Defensively, he has very good range as a middle infielder, and the velocity on his throws across the diamond range in the mid-80s (mph). However, it should be noted that this velocity has been rising recently and should continue to increase before the summer.
Although he has mostly played second base and shortstop, he also has experience in the outfield and at third base and catcher, so he offers a club quite a lot of versatility. Wyatt is a definition of utility player – you could put him anywhere on the field and he will succeed.
Wyatt says he brings “a quiet, calming presence to the field. I lead by example and inspire teammates through my high level of competitiveness and desire to win. I am always willing to put my body on the line to make the play. Overall, I am the type of teammate guys can count on both on and off the field.”
Unfortunately, the Canadian College Baseball Conference cancelled the past two baseball seasons due to COVID-19, thus the lack of game stats for Wyatt. Despite that, Wyatt has remained focused and dedicated to his craft, working out and training regularly to stay in top condition and keep his baseball skills sharp. More specifically, Wyatt is lifting 5 days a week and hitting 3-4 days a week with a personal trainer. This trainer happens to be Todd Betts, who played 19 years of professional ball in the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, and Cleveland Indians organizations, along with a few stints overseas.
Wyatt also has several years of coaching experience at the youth and high school levels, so he can assist a team’s coaching staff. This coaching experience ranges from ages 8-18 for both hitting and fielding. Past players have gone on to play college ball.
Career Highlights
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5-year collegiate player
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Hit .400 as a college freshman
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Hit .440 as a high-school senior
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Hit a walk-off single to win division championship in high school
- Earned a starting spot as sophomore in high school
Overseas Goals
Wyatt wants to keep playing and be able to travel at the same time. He says, “The ability to experience a new culture combined with the possibility of extending my career is extremely attractive to me. My love of the game is unwavering and I want to bring my passion and skillset to a strong club overseas. Additionally, as a young guy just about to finish university, I feel quite confident that the time is now to bring my talents overseas.”
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
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2021-22 | Coach | Edmonton Padres | Youth/High School | Youth Camps for kids ages 8-18. |
2021 | Infield Coach | Sherwood Park Summer Travel Team | Junior School (Youth) | Worked primarily with infielders. Players were ages 13-15. |
2019 | Infield Coach | South Jasper Place Summer Travel Team | High School | Worked primarily with infielders for the duration of the summer (4 months). Past players went on to play college baseball. Players were ages 15-18. |
2018 | Infield Coach | South Jasper Place Summer Travel Team | High School | Worked primarily with infielders for the duration of the summer (4 months). Past players went on to play college baseball. Players were ages 15-18. |
Stats
College/Amateur Batting
Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
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2019 | Edmonton | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .400 | .500 | .800 |
2021 | Sherwood Park | 14 | 42 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 0 | .214 | .340 | .214 |