Merriman picks up spot in Australian open softball
The Queensland Times
TOOWOOMBA’S Ryan Merriman has enhanced his standing as one of Australia’s top softball prospects.
Merriman has been named in a 30-man Australian open squad long with four other Queenslanders.
It was only earlier this year that the Dodgers catcher was named most valuable player at the Australian Under 19 Men’s Championship making it a short time for him to break into the open Australian Steelers squad.
Merriman earned selection by highlighting his talent and potential with strong performances at the South Brisbane Classic tournament at Carina in June.
The selection follows on from Merriman impressing at the 2012 International Youth Cup, where he picked up the Best Batter award.
Bill Bailey, Shaun Goffer and Andy Blackshaw, who have all played in the Toowoomba Softball A grade competition in the past few years are other Queensland players to make the Australian squad along with Julian Jemmott.