Though he’s far removed from his native Tyler, Texas, Myrtle Beach Pelicans hitting coach Ty Wright felt the impact of the deadly tornadoes that swept through nearby Canton on April 29. Famous for its First Monday Trade Days, Canton is a gathering place for folks in East Texas and even surrounding states. Unable to be there in person to aid in the recovery efforts, Wright was compelled to leverage his role in the Cubs organization to do his part.
A 7th round pick by the Cubs in the 2007 draft, Wright spent seven seasons in the organization before playing in 2014 with the independent Somerset Patriots.