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Mertz Middle School

Fostering a love of learning

Baseball

Message from the Coach

Playing on a high school baseball team is an incredible experience. Every day, I get to watch my players grow and develop as athletes, teammates, and individuals. From the early morning practices to the late night games, every moment is an opportunity to push ourselves to be the best we can be.

For me, being a coach is about more than just teaching the fundamentals of the game. It's about helping my players develop the skills and mindset they need to succeed both on and off the field. We work hard to cultivate a culture of respect, hard work, and dedication, and it's amazing to see how that translates into success on the field.

One of the most rewarding aspects of coaching a high school baseball team is watching my players develop into leaders. Whether they're leading by example on the field, stepping up to motivate their teammates during a tough game, or taking charge in the classroom or community, seeing them grow into confident and capable young adults is incredibly inspiring.

Of course, there are challenges along the way. It can be tough to balance the demands of schoolwork, family, and other commitments with the rigorous schedule of practices and games. But as a coach, I'm there to support my players every step of the way. We work together to set goals, overcome obstacles, and celebrate our successes.

Overall, playing on a high school baseball team is a truly special experience, and I feel privileged to be a part of it. Watching my players develop and grow over the course of a season is a joy and an honor, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Baseball Roster

Full Name

 Position

Number

Level

Daniel Abalone

Shortstop

41

Varsity

Jonathan Abbott

Pitcher

8

JV

Max Burby

Outfield

63

Freshman

Gabriel Erickson

First Base

22

JV

Jeffery Fortelny

Outfield

1

JV

Austin Gugino

Infield

19

Varsity

Christopher Hess

Catcher

83

Varsity

Shawn Israel

Outfield

64

Freshman

John Martinez

Outfield

12

Varsity

Michael Martinez

Infield

33

JV

Brian Masuda

Pitcher

4

Freshman

Jonathan Mccluskey

Pitcher

59

JV

Antonio Mendoza

Outfield

18

Varsity

Kevin Migliore

Infield

13

Varsity

Giovanni Mote

Infield

56

Varsity

Brett Ourishian

Pitcher

67

Varsity

Esquivel Perez

Outfield

79

Freshman

Roger Price

Catcher

21

Freshman

Brandon Pulles

Infield

20

JV

Brent Rhee

Pitcher

3

Varsity

Jordan Saenz

Shortstop

37

JV

Alejandro Schauberger

Catcher

78

JV

James Scherer

Outfield

55

JV

Patrick Segundo

Infield

42

Varsity

Cameron Seller

Outfield

81

Varsity

Donald Simpson

Pitcher

63

Freshman

Joshua Sotelo

Outfield

99

Varsity

Varag Stephens

Outfield

28

Varsity

Ryan Sun

Infield

36

Freshman

Andy Tran

Outfield

52

Varsity

Timothy Valle

Outfield

29

JV

Nolan Weiland

Infield

33

JV

Alan Whitaker

Outfield

40

Freshman