Wild Things Trade OF Chris Grayson
The Washington Wild Things have traded experienced outfielder Chris Grayson to the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League for a player to be named later.
Grayson provided an immediate spark to the Wild Things’ roster, being plugged right into the middle of the lineup and becoming a staple in CF on a daily basis. On the season, Grayson hit 5 HRS and stole 18 bases despite only playing 48 games in Washington. The former Texas Rangers prospect joined the roster a few days before the All-Star break but between his in-game charisma and memorable walk-up music, Chris left an imprint on the fans who watched him.
General Manager Steve Zavacky noted on Grayson, “We were happy to provide Chris a platform to continue playing and we appreciate his efforts to better our outfield in 2016. With Chris unable to return to Washington in 2017, due to league age rules, being able to find him an opportunity in the Atlantic League became a priority to us”.
“Playing with (Washington) reignited my love to play centerfield. I just want to play as long as possible. I’m not ready to hang em’ up!”, Grayson stated about his time as a Wild Thing and upcoming opportunity with Somerset.
