Monticello — The Monticello Mets, a Summer League baseball travel team consisting of

several students from Monticello School, has had a very successful season.

With a record of eight wins, seven losses and one tie, the Mets have proven

to be a talented team.

However, the Mets are also a unique and diverse team. Consisting of high

school students, middle school students, boys, girls, brothers and sisters,

the Monticello Mets certainly don't fit the image of a traditional AAU

baseball team.

One of the unique qualities of the Mets team lies in the fact that it

features two brother/sister combinations: Adrienne and Adam Coffey and

Matthew and Sara Miller. Adam Coffey pitches, catches, and plays shortstop

while his sister Adrienne plays third base. In addition, Matthew Miller

plays centerfield and sometimes shares shortstop duties with his sister,

Sara.

The team also has many other talented players. One of the most versatile

players is Matthew Shearer, the senior lead-off batter and catcher who can

fill any position needed.

Other pitchers and catchers include Jacob Wallace, Trajan Smith, Brandon

Bratcher, John Mann, Nicky McClellan, and Nick Keene. Wallace and Smith also

sometimes play second and third base while Mann and McClellan also play

outfield.

The Mets also have a full roster of fielders.

These include: Gabe Denney-first base, Aaron Crabtree-second base, Zach

Massengale-second base/ outfield, Joe Barrier-second base, Austin

East-outfield, Dustin Coffey-first base/outfield, Michael Anderson-outfield,

Brandon McClellan-outfield, and Jared Futrell-outfield. Tim Tucker did not

get to play this season due to injury.

The Monticello Mets are coached by Harvey Smith, Chad Lair, and Kenny

Massengale.