Whitecaps Add Meadows, Perez to Hall of Fame

One of the greatest honors for someone who is really good at what they do is to be selected to be in the Hall of Fame.

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The West Michigan Whitecaps just announced two former players that have been chosen to be inducted into their hall of fame.

This incredible honor goes to the switch-hitting right fielder, Wenceel Perez, and fellow outfielder Parker Meadows.

Wenceel Perez: Signed by the Detroit Tigers as an international free agent in July 2016, was added to the Tigers 40-man roster on Nov. 15, 2022.

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Perez played for the Whitecaps beginning in 2018 and moved up and down from Low-A to Double-A for a handful of seasons, eventually making his MLB Debut on April 8, 2024.

Parker Meadows: A 2nd round pick out of Grayson High School in Loganville, GA, played for the ‘Caps during the 2019, 2021 and 2022 seasons before making the jump to Double-A in April 2022.

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Meadows made his debut with the Tigers on August 21, 2023, four days later against the Houston Astros, he hit a walk-off three-run home run for his first career home run.

How Inductees Are Chosen

Inductees are picked by a committee that includes:

front office members
local media personalities
select fans
an online fan vote from a list of former Whitecaps players, managers and staff.

Candidates may be judged on his or her impact on the community, character, sportsmanship and integrity.

Fans are even eligible for nomination which is such a cool idea.

Currently there are 29 people in the Hall of Fame, with the two new additions that makes 31 since the inaugural class of 2009

When Is The Induction Ceremony

The induction ceremony will take place on Wednesday, January 28, during the annual Whitecaps Community Foundation Winter Banquet at the Amway Grand Plaza.

Proceeds from this event and the silent auction will go to the Whitecaps Community Foundation to support the YMCA Ted Rasberry Youth Baseball and Softball Program and other youth-oriented programs.

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