Mercer's Kyle Lewis made quite a name for himself at the Cape Cod League. (Mercer Athletics)

Mercer’s Lewis Has Surge Of The Summer

• Cape Cod Prospects: 2016 Class, 1-25

Long-time Cape Cod League field manager Kelly Nicholson has seen an abundance of elite athletes roll through the Cape in his 15 seasons there, but fast-rising Mercer junior outfielder Kyle Lewis might just be the best he’s seen.

Lewis, a 6-foot-4, 205-pounder, is on a trajectory that few, including Mercer head coach Craig Gibson, didn’t completely see on the horizon. Gibson knew Lewis had athleticism and much upside out of high school. However, his skills needed to be refined and the Bears head coach projected his potential ascension to be a building process[…]