Jay Ryans

In an offensive-dominated game, Jay Ryans is the great equalizer on the mound. The ace of the Cult West staff has a vicious knuckleball which can silence even the loudest bats in the game.

Ryans has been a centerpiece of the Cult West dynasty, leading the Warriors to four titles at The Wiffle®Ball Championship (2013, 2014, 2015, 2017). He took home the Kaylor Trophy in 2017 for his prowess on the mound and performance at the plate.

Ryans was also a dominant force for the Warriors during their run in ORWBL. For the squad's first league season in 2012, he was named Most Valuable Player while leading the club to the World Series title. He also brought the team another title in 2015. In 2016, along with his Cult West teammates, Ryans won a third World Series Championship with the Newts.

A five-time All-Star (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018), he was the All-Star Game MVP his rookie year.

Published on April 17, 2020 in the New Carlisle Gazette