COVINA H.S.: Earned a pair of letters at Covina
(Calif.) H.S., where he pitched and played first base for coaches Charlie
Beal and Ryan Merrill • Was a teammate of the Titans’ Brett Pill
• Was a first-team All-Valle Vista League pick as a senior, when he
was 5-3 with three saves and a 3.87 ERA • Tossed a two-hit shutout
against Sierra Vista, striking out 10 • Helped Covina to a 19-5 record,
a league championship and a CIF quarterfinal appearance • Was also
a two-time academic all-league selection in basketball.
PERSONAL: Born on Aug. 22, 1984, in West Covina, Calif. • Parents
are Darrell and Reba Myrick • Has an older brother (Josh) and a younger
brother (Kyle) • Majoring in kinesiology • Says his father has
had the most influence on him • Would like to see Clemson added to
the Titans’ schedule • Would like to meet Atlanta Braves Manager
Bobby Cox • Full name is Evan Eugene Myrick • Favorites…Greg
Maddux (player), Atlanta Braves (team), pizza (food), Friends (TV show),
For Love of the Game (movie).
