FSL1 Fort Myers Mighty Mussels

Shooter Aims to be the Best

Published on August 3, 2011 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels News Release


FORT MYERS, FL (May 31, 2011) - When it's tough to find anyone else with your first name, you know you are unique.

Minor League Baseball is in search of the best name in the minors and Fort Myers Miracle pitcher Shooter Hunt has been selected as a candidate in the 5th Annual MiLB.com Moniker Madness bracket tournament.

Last year, MiLB.com Moniker Madness was one of the most popular features on MiLB.com.

Born Steven Daniel, but known as Shooter since he was a little, the right-hander has made it as far as the Elite 8 in the 64-player bracket in 2009.

Hunt, currently on the disabled list, has struck out 206 batters in 180 1/3 professional innings over his four year career. The former Tulane University product is a #5 seed in the Farmer Works Bracket and is matched up with Balbino Fuenmayor of the Vancouver Canadians

Round One runs through August 7 and the second round is Aug. 8-11. The third round is Aug. 12-15 with the semifinals slated for Aug. 16-18 with the finals set for Aug. 23-25. The winner will be announced on Friday, Aug. 26.

Past winners include Houston Summers (2007), Will Startup (2008), Dusty Napoleon (2009) and Rowdy Hardy (2010).

Fans can log on to www.minorleaguebaseball.com/madness to cast their vote.

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