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Mercer Island High School and the Athletic Department are excited to begin the 2019-2020 Islander baseball season! We finished our KingCo season in exciting fashion last year, with big wins in the post-season tournament. Many of our top players return this season and with their collected experience in big games and intense competition, we believe that this team will continue the tradition of excellence that Mercer Island Baseball has created. FOR STUDENT PARTICIPANTS, we ask that you seriously accept the responsibility and privilege of representing Mercer Island High School and our community to display positive public action at all times. We ask that you demonstrate respect for opponents and umpires before, during, and after each contest and that you live up to the high standard of sportsmanship established by the school and league. Please accept favorable and unfavorable decisions, as well as victory and defeat, with humility. FOR PARENTS, please encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every contest. Your continued demonstration of positive behavior will help the student-athletes throughout their playing experience and later in life. Demand a sports environment that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and refrain from their use at all Mercer Island High School events. Do your best to make athletic participation fun for your student. Help your student see that, in sports as in life, they will sometimes play well and lose, or play poorly and win. Parents can help model the type of behavior we have come to expect from our studentathletes. Please encourage your student to participate in sports for the enjoyment of the game.
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FOR ALL FANS, please realize that a ticket represents a privilege to observe a contest and demonstrate support for high school activities. A ticket is not a license to verbally assault others or to be generally obnoxious. Respect decisions made by the contest officials. Remember, without them, there would be no game. The sports rivalries between our school and others can be a wonderful gift. They can motivate students to reach beyond their limits to performances that inspire us. But these rivalries can also become unhealthy and can lead people to insult, dehumanize, and even injure others. Good sportsmanship is an essential part of all of the Mercer Island athletic teams. It is our goal to have Mercer Island recognized for our sense of fair play, outstanding effort, and character. We ask that players, coaches, parents and spectators uphold these values at all of our events. All cheers should be in support of our team – not directed at the opponents. BE LOUD. BE PROUD. BE POSITIVE. We had several games broadcasted last year on our student-run radio station, KMIH 88.9 “The Bridge”, and hope to continue with more games in 2020. Finally, I want to thank all of the fans for supporting Islander baseball and look forward to seeing you in the stands!
Kyle McKenna Athletic Coordinator
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VA R S I T Y S C HE D UL E 2020 MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL
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DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
SAT, MAR 14
HANFORD
AWAY
11:00 AM
SAT, MAR 14
RICHLAND
AWAY
2:00 PM
TUE, MAR 17
KENTLAKE
AWAY
7:00 PM
FRI, MAR 20
EASTSIDE CATHOLIC
HOME
6:00 PM
WED, MAR 25
PORT ANGELES
HOME
4:00 PM
WED, APR 1
JUANITA
HOME
6:00 PM
FRI, APR 3
LIBERTY
AWAY
4:30 PM
MON, APR 6
FEDERAL WAY
HOME
7:00 PM
WED, APR 8
BELLEVUE
HOME
6:00 PM
FRI, APR 10
SAMMAMISH
HOME
6:00 PM
MON, APR 13
INTERLAKE
AWAY
4:30 PM
WED, APR 15
LAKE WASHINGTON
HOME
6:00 PM
FRI, APR 17
JUANITA
AWAY
4:00 PM
MON, APR 20
LIBERTY
HOME
6:00 PM
FRI, APR 24
BELLEVUE
AWAY
4:30 PM
MON, APR 27
SAMMAMISH
AWAY
4:30 PM
WED, APR 29
INTERLAKE
HOME
6:00 PM
FRI, MAY 1
LAKE WASHINGTON
AWAY
4:00 PM
APR 30-MAY 16
3A METRO TOURN. (SW ATHLETIC COMPLEX) TBD
MAY 23-30
3A STATE TOUR. (GESA STADIUM, PASCO) HOME GAME
TBD
AWAY GAME
TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR UPDATES VISIT: MIBASEBALL.ORG
>>A MESSAGE FROM MIHS BASEBALL
HEAD COACH WOODY Hard to believe this year marks my eighth season as the head coach of Mercer Island high school. If my previous experience has taught me anything, it’s that the annual anxieties that surround the preseason would soon be alleviated and boy were they ever! Tryouts revealed another talented and competitive group. Led by a large and very underrated senior class that had eagerly awaited their moment. Our first nine practices were executed perfectly, and our annual scrimmage was the most exciting and complete scrimmage I've experienced in my time as HC! It’s fair to say the excitement was palpable. That excitement would soon give way to feelings of the unknown as our season has been placed on hold until April 24th. The circumstances surrounding the outbreak of the corona virus have created a pause in normalcy that is being shared worldwide. As difficult as this transition has been for our players and families, recent life experiences have truly taught me that things can always be worse, and I’m forced to search for a positive in all of this. Which leads me to this question: What is baseball going to mean to you once we get back on the field? Are you going to go a bit harder, possibly stay a little longer after the game or perhaps even get to the field earlier! My hope is that this hiatus will rekindle our respective love of this game and provide some clarity for what’s really important going forward. So where do we go from here? Well, let’s start with what we know. The WIAA has stated that if we get back to school on the 24th of April there will be a spring season! Between now and then I’m going to do exactly what we ask our players to do. Focus on your job and worry about what you can control! That’s all any of us can do during these times. Until then, stay safe and I can’t wait to see you at the ballpark!
Coach Woody
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DOMINIC WOODY >> VARSITY HEAD COACH
Dominic Woody joined MIHS as head coach for the 2013 high school baseball season after serving as a varsity assistant in 2010 and 2012. In 2014, Woody led the Islanders to a 2nd place KingCo finish and was honored with KingCo Coach of the Year. In 2015 he led the Islanders to a 21-7 record and their first WIAA Baseball State Championship! 2016 was another banner raising year as Coach Woody let the team to a 20-5 record, a KingCo 3A Championship, and a berth in the 3A State tournament. For the 2nd time in 3 years, Woody led the team to the 2017 WIAA 3A State Finals with a 3rd place finish. As a player at Richland High School, Woody led the Big 9 League in batting average and RBIs, and was voted All League, All District, All State, USA Today Honorable Mention All-American as a senior. He helped lead his team to District and Regional Championships. Woody was a 3-time Letter winner at the University of Washington from 1997-99, and was part of Pac-10 Championship and NCAA Regional teams in 1997 and 1998. As a junior Woody set single-season Husky records for HRs and RBIs and finished in the top 10 of 9 different Pac-10 offensive categories. Woody was selected First Team All Pac-10 Catcher and 3rd Team All-American (Collegiate Baseball). In 2001, Woody was selected to the University of Washington's All Century Team. Following his junior season in 1999, Woody was drafted in the 4th round by the Florida Marlins. In the minor leagues he was part of 2001 Midwest League Championship team that featured future major leaguers Miguel Cabrera and Adrian Gonzalez. Woody played six seasons of professional baseball including time with the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels organizations. He also served as the Seattle Mariners bullpen catcher in 2006. PETE ORGILL >> VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Orgill graduated from Davis of Yakima in 1995. He played catcher and first base at the University of Washington. While playing for the Huskies the program won back-to-back Pac-10 championships. He was selected in the 36th round of the 1999 MLB draft by the Anaheim Angels, but shoulder injuries cut short his professional career. For the past twelve years, Orgill has been a teacher in the Bellevue School District -- he recently began teaching elementary physical education and previously was an assistant coach at Sammamish HS. Orgill was the head coach at Interlake from 2005-08. During his high-school playing days at Davis, Orgill was a four-year letterman who was named to the All-State team as a senior.
BRET DEROOY >> VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
Bret came to MIHS in 2015 and was an assistant for the 3A Washington State Championship Team. He graduated from Woodinville High School in 2009 and was a 3x Letter Winner in Baseball (07-09). He was also named 2x All Metro 2nd Team Pitcher (08,09). He currently holds the Woodinville High School record for a career and single season strikeouts as well as the single game strikeout record with 19 vs. Eastlake. He pitched for WSU for 3 seasons and then transferred to Campellsville University for the final two years of his collegiate career. After college he played in the Picos Independent League for the 2013 season. He is currently an assistant coach with the Baden 16u summer program. JOSH PATTERSON >> JUNIOR VARSITY HEAD COACH
Josh is entering his fourth season with Mercer Island this year as our head JV coach. Prior to coaching at Mercer Island, Prior to coming to Mercer, Josh spent five years as the head JV coach at Juanita High School in Kirkland, and the year before Juanita, assistant coaching for one season at Eastlake High School in Sammamish, WA. Beyond the high school level, Josh has been a head coach in the Seattle Elite League since 2011. He was the head coach of the Club Nine Baseball organization (from Mukilteo) for three seasons coaching 13U baseball. Last year, he was hired to be the 13U head coach for the Baden Baseball organization (from Mercer Island) and currently coaches the 14U team. Previous to coaching, Josh has an extensive playing history as well. Like many, Josh started his baseball career at the little league level which led him to play for his high school Thomas Jefferson in Federal Way. It was there that he was All-League South Puget Sound League (SPSL) as a pitcher. Once graduating high school, he attended and pitched for Olympic College. He then transferred to Central Washington University where he graduated in 2003. After graduating college he joined the Puget Sound Senior Baseball League (PSSBL) where he continues to play as a starting pitcher. In 2010, he was named the league MVP as a pitcher. Baseball has always been a focal point and drive in Josh's life, whether it be the passion for the game or the lessons it can bring to everyday life. It's this belief and excitement for the game that has helped form his coaching philosophy to his ballplayers at every practice and game. KENNY TERHUNE >> JUNIOR VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Kenny grew up in Woodinville and graduated from Woodinville High School in 2009. He works at a small engineering and permitting firm designing construction plans for fiber optic installation for the major telecommunication companies. He was the leading vote getter for the Woodinville All Star Team in 2001 and played for Woodinville Baseball Club from 2002-2009 and was a part of a state championship team. Kenny also coaches the 16u Baden Baseball Club team. He also has a little brother just entering high school who he has always enjoyed coaching in all sports. In his free time, Kenny likes to golf, snowboard, and explore the Pacific Northwest with his Bernese Mountain Dog, Gracie.
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WALT INGRAM >> C-TEAM HEAD COACH
Walt has coached Mercer Island high school teams since 2010 and was a valuable assistant on the 2015 3A State Championship team. After coaching for six years as a select-level baseball coach with the Seattle Rainiers, a program that boasts several current and former professional, NCAA, NAIA, and junior college players. Walt graduated from the University of Washington in 1982 in business administration with honors, and he maintains close ties and great interest in the University of Washington baseball and athletic programs. Walt played high school baseball as a "nondescript outfielder" in Spokane, WA, for Washington State Hall of Fame coach, Harry Amend and the Central Valley Bears. Walt is a former Mercer Island Baseball Booster Club board member and two-time President. He works as a principal and CFO for Wright Runstad & Company, a commercial real estate development firm. Walt lives on Mercer Island with his wife Elaine and three children, Kelsey (Notre Dame, 2010), Kirby (UW, 2015), and Megan (UW, 2018).
PAUL SUGURO >> C-TEAM ASSISTANT COACH
Paul joined the MIHS staff in 2016 assisting with the Mercer Island High School baseball program. Paul’s primary responsibility will be coaching the C Team along with assisting with the JV and Varsity. Paul’s coaching experience goes back a long time, as he was an assistant varsity baseball coach at Cleveland High School, assistant varsity football coach and JV head football coach at Chief Sealth High School, back in the late 80’s. Paul has also been an assistant coach with the RIPS Brewers and Baden Baseball Club. Paul is currently an assistant coach with the Baden Baseball Club 16U team. Paul’s son Michael was a catcher with the University of Hawaii at Hilo baseball team. Paul and his wife, Nancy, reside in West Seattle.
DAKOTA NELSON >> C-TEAM ASSISTANT COACH
Dakota Nelson has been coaching with the Boys of Summer since 2017. A graduate of Dallas High School in Dallas, Oregon, Dakota went on to play at Southwestern Oregon Community College, and Chemeketa Community College before transferring to the University of Jamestown in the Fall of 2017. Dakota went on to be in the starting rotation for the nationally ranked Jamestown Jimmies, with a career ERA of 3.45. In two years with the Jimmies, he appeared in two NAIA Opening Round Tournament; and was names a GPAC Honorable mention in his senior year.
GARRETT POORE >> VOLUNTEER COACH
Garrett is a lifelong islander and 2018 MI grad. He is currently a sophomore at TCU. He was on the 2017 3rd place Islanders team and the 2018 KingCo Champion team. Baseball has been a passion his whole life. To fulfill his love for the game at school, he was the bullpen catcher for the TCU baseball team during the fall. He also enjoys watching football, golfing, and playing with his dogs.
2020 COACHING STAFF
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TEAM CAPTAINS: Buchan, Brotherton, Gallagher
#
NAME
YR
HT
WT
POS
1
CAIDEN FUKANO
JR
5’8”
140
OF
2
GOVERNOR AUFRANC SO
6’1”
150
P/OF
6
JOEY GALLAGHER
SR
6’1”
190
INF/P
7
RORY SHANKS
SR
6’3”
215
INF
8
DIEGO LOPEZ
SR
6’0”
180
OF
9
KYLE WU
SR
6’0”
160
INF
10 LUKAS VARNEY
SR
6’1”
175
INF
11
SR
5’11”
190
OF
12 CHRIS FUCHS
SR
6’0”
190
INF
13 JACK VARNEY
SO
6’0”
190
OF
14 PAUL NOONE
JR
6’1”
183
OF
15 LUKE WENZEL
SR
6’5”
195
C/P/OF
16 NATE WENZEL
SR
6’5”
200
INF/P
17 NATHAN BUCHAN
JR
5’10”
175
OF/P
18 KADEN WU
SO
5’10”
200
C/UT
20 JACK SHOOP
SR
6’0”
180
OF
21 LIAM ROGAN
SR
6’3”
170
P
22 DUKE BROTHERTON
SR
6’4”
200
P
23 MICHAEL LEE
JR
5’10”
180
C/INF
24 EVAN DICKSTEIN
JR
6’3”
190
P/INF
25 MASON GRONEWALD
JR
6’4”
235
INF
26 JACK DEDONATO
JR
6’3”
210
P/INF
3
STUDENT VARSITY MGR.
CARSON ERNST
JACK HIXON
VA R S I T Y S E NI OR S
2020 MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL
6 JOEY GALLAGHER SR 6’1” 190 INF/P
VARSIT Y YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
2 YEARS FAVORITE ATHLETE OR ATHLETES:
KYLE SEAGER FAVORITE T V SHOW/MOVIE:
PRISON BREAK FAVORITE PL ACE TO EAT:
CHIPOTLE INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU:
I’VE MET BRUCE BUFFER POST HIGH SCHOOL PL ANS:
ATTEND UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
VA R S I T Y S E NI O R S
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7 RORY SHANKS SR 6’3” 215 INF
VARSIT Y YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
2 YEARS FAVORITE ATHLETE OR ATHLETES:
JUSTIN TURNER FAVORITE T V SHOW/MOVIE:
JACK RYAN FAVORITE PL ACE TO EAT:
LIL WOODY’S INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU:
I LOVE TO FISH POST HIGH SCHOOL PL ANS:
ATTEND COLLEGE
VA R S I T Y S E NI OR S
2020 MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL
8 DIEGO LOPEZ SR
6’0” 180 OF
VARSIT Y YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
1 YEAR FAVORITE ATHLETE OR ATHLETES:
KOBE BRYANT FAVORITE T V SHOW/MOVIE:
YOU FAVORITE PL ACE TO EAT:
CHIPOTLE INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU:
I LOVE TO PLAY BASKETBALL POST HIGH SCHOOL PL ANS:
ATTEND COLLEGE
VA R S I T Y S E NI O R S
2020 MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL
9 KYLE WU SR
6’0” 160 INF
VARSIT Y YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
1 YEAR FAVORITE ATHLETE OR ATHLETES:
LONZO BALL FAVORITE T V SHOW/MOVIE:
FORENSIC FILES FAVORITE PL ACE TO EAT:
IN-N-OUT INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU:
I HAVE THREE YOUNGER BROTHERS POST HIGH SCHOOL PL ANS:
ATTEND COLLEGE
VA R S I T Y S E NI OR S
2020 MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL
10 LUKAS VARNEY SR 6’1” 175 INF
VARSIT Y YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
2 YEARS FAVORITE ATHLETE OR ATHLETES:
BRANDON CRAWFORD FAVORITE T V SHOW/MOVIE:
STEP BROTHERS FAVORITE PL ACE TO EAT:
CHIPOTLE INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU:
I LOVE TO DRAW POST HIGH SCHOOL PL ANS:
ATTEND COLLEGE
VA R S I T Y S E NI O R S
2020 MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL
11 CARSON ERNST SR
5’11” 190 OF
VARSIT Y YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
2 YEARS FAVORITE ATHLETE OR ATHLETES:
KEN GRIFFEY JR FAVORITE T V SHOW/MOVIE:
THE OFFICE FAVORITE PL ACE TO EAT:
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU:
I’M GOOD AT WOODWORKING POST HIGH SCHOOL PL ANS:
ATTEND COLLEGE
VA R S I T Y S E NI OR S
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12 CHRIS FUCHS SR
6’0” 190 INF
VARSIT Y YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
1 YEAR FAVORITE ATHLETE OR ATHLETES:
ROBINSON CANO FAVORITE T V SHOW/MOVIE:
SURVIVOR FAVORITE PL ACE TO EAT:
MELTING POT INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU:
I LOVE TO SKI POST HIGH SCHOOL PL ANS:
ATTEND COLLEGE
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15 LUKE WENZEL
SR 6’5” 195 C/P/OF
VARSIT Y EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THIS CURRENT SEASON):
2 YEARS FAVORITE ATHLETE OR ATHLETES:
NATE WENZEL FAVORITE T V SHOW/MOVIE:
MIND HUNTERS FAVORITE PL ACE TO EAT:
HOME INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU:
BROKE A BASKETBALL RECORD POST HIGH SCHOOL PL ANS:
COLLEGE BASEBALL
VA R S I T Y S E NI OR S
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16 NATE WENZEL SR 6’5” 200 INF/P
VARSIT Y YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
2 YEARS FAVORITE ATHLETE OR ATHLETES:
LUKE WENZEL FAVORITE T V SHOW/MOVIE:
THE GREEN MILE FAVORITE PL ACE TO EAT:
HOME INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU:
I HAVE A TWIN POST HIGH SCHOOL PL ANS:
COLLEGE BASEBALL
VA R S I T Y S E NI O R S
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20 JACK SHOOP SR
6’0” 180 OF
VARSIT Y YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
2 YEARS FAVORITE ATHLETE OR ATHLETES:
MIKE TROUT FAVORITE T V SHOW/MOVIE:
NOW YOU SEE ME FAVORITE PL ACE TO EAT:
CHIPTOLE INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU:
MEMBER OF THE JIMMY JOHN’S REWARDS PROGRAM POST HIGH SCHOOL PL ANS:
ATTEND COLLEGE
VA R S I T Y S E NI OR S
2020 MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL
21 LIAM ROGAN SR 6’3” 170 P
VARSIT Y YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
1 YEAR FAVORITE ATHLETE OR ATHLETES:
RAJON RONDO FAVORITE T V SHOW/MOVIE:
COPS FAVORITE PL ACE TO EAT:
CHICK- FIL- A INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU:
I BRUSH MY TEETH 3 TIMES A DAY POST HIGH SCHOOL PL ANS:
COMPUTER SCIENTIST
VA R S I T Y S E NI O R S
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22 DUKE BROTHERTON SR 6’4” 200 P
VARSIT Y YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
2 YEARS FAVORITE ATHLETE OR ATHLETES:
MAX SCHERZER FAVORITE T V SHOW/MOVIE:
BREAKING BAD FAVORITE PL ACE TO EAT:
CHIPOTLE INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU:
I ENJOY PLAYING BASKETBALL POST HIGH SCHOOL PL ANS:
PLAYING BASEBALL AT WASHINGTON STATE UNIV.
2020 MIHS BASEBALL VARSITY SENIORS
VA R S I T Y UND E R C L A S S
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1
Caiden Fukano
2
Governor AuFranc
13
Jack Varney
14
Paul Noone
JR
5’8”
SO
6’1”
SO
6’0”
JR
6’1”
17
Nathan Buchan
18 Kaden Wu
JR
5’10” 175
SO
140 OF
OF/P
25 Mason Gronewald JR
6’4” 235 INF
150 P/OF
5’10” 200
C/UT
26 Jack DeDonato JR
6’3” 210 P/INF
190 OF
23 Michael Lee
JR
5’10” 180
C/INF
3
Jack Hixon
STUDENT VARSITY MGR.
183 OF
24 Evan Dickstein JR
6’3” 190 P/INF
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2 0YR 20 ME R C E R WT ISLAND BASEBALL HT POS
#
NAME
01 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 I4 15 17 18 19 21 23 24
CAIDEN FUKANO JETT MAI MATTHEW FELDMAN AARON KANN GARRETT ROGAN CHRIS GIVAN DANE STEINER NATHAN FUKUDA SAM KEEGAN GOVERNOR AUFRANC JACK DILWORTH HALEN OTTE CONOR SHEWEY ASHWIN HONNAWARKAR CHAZ BROTHERTON MASON GRONEWALD JOHN NOVAK MICHAEL LEE CAMDEN ROWLAND PAUL NOONE COLIN SHEA EVAN DICKSTEIN
JR SO JR JR SO SO SO SO SO SO JR SO SO SO SO JR JR JR SO JR SO JR
5’8” 5’8” 5’11” 5’8” 5’9” 5’11” 5’11” 5’8” 5’11” 6’1” 6’2” 5’11” 5’10” 6’0” 5’11” 6’4” 5’10” 5’10” 5’10” 6’1” 6’4” 6’3”
140 135 155 175 135 155 170 150 145 150 165 180 145 145 160 235 180 180 140 183 210 190
OF C/INF C/INF/P C INF/P P OF/P/INF OF/P INF OF/P P C/INF OF INF/P P/OF INF P/INF C/INF OF OF INF/P INF/P
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION TIME
SAT, MAR 14
HANFORD
AWAY
11:00 AM
SAT, MAR 14
RICHLAND
AWAY
1:00 PM
TUE, MAR 17
KENTLAKE
AWAY
4:00 PM
WED, APR 1
JUANITA
AWAY
4:00 PM
FRI, APR 3
LIBERTY
HOME
4:00 PM
MON, APR 6
FEDERAL WAY
HOME
4:00 PM
WED, APR 8
BELLEVUE
AWAY
4:30 PM
MON, APR 13
INTERLAKE
HOME
4:00 PM
WED, APR 15
LAKE WASHINGTON
AWAY
4:30 PM
FRI, APR 17
JUANITA
HOME
4:00 PM
MON, APR 20
LIBERTY
AWAY
4:30 PM
FRI, APR 24
BELLEVUE
HOME
4:00 PM
WED, APR 29
INTERLAKE
AWAY
4:30 PM
FRI, MAY 1
LAKE WASHINGTON
HOME
4:00 PM
HOME GAME
AWAY GAME
TOURNAMENT
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2
Matthew Feldman
3
Aaron Kann
4
5
Chris Givan
JR 5’8” 140 OF
01 Caiden Fukano
SO 5’8” 135 C/INF
JR
5’11” 155 C/INF/P
JR
5’8” 175
SO 5’9” 135 INF/P
SO
5’11” 155 P
6
Dane Steiner
7
8
Sam Keegan
9
Governor Aufranc
10 Jack Dilworth
SO
5’11” 170 OF/P/INF
SO 5’8” 150 OF/P
SO
5’11” 145 INF
SO 6’1” 150 OF/P
12 Conor Shewey SO
5’10” 145 OF
19 Camden Rowland SO
5’10” 140 OF
1
Jett Mai
Nathan Fukuda
13 Ashwin Honnawarkar I4 Chaz Brotherton
SO 6’0” 145 INF/P
SO
21 Paul Noone
23 Colin Shea
JR 6’1” 183 OF
5’11” 160 P/OF
SO 6’4” 210 INF/P
C
15 Mason Gronewald
JR 6’4” 235 INF
24 Evan Dickstein
JR 6’3” 190 INF/P
Garrett Rogan
11
Halen Otte
JR 6’2” 165 P
SO
5’11” 180 C/INF
17 John Novak
18 Michael Lee
JR
5’10” 180 P/INF
JR
5’10” 180 C/INF
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J UN I O R VA R S I T Y
2 0YR 20 ME R C E R WT ISLAND BASEBALL HT POS
#
NAME
1
LUCAS FUJII
FR
5’2”
100
INF
2
NOAH PERLMAN
FR
4’11”
90
OF
3
WILL WATSON
FR
5’7”
125
OF
4
MARQUES ABULHOSN
FR
INF
5
CHRIS MOCK
FR
5’10” 135 5’7” 125
6
SAM LEAHY
FR
5’9”
P/OF/INF
7
COY HOUNSELL
FR
8
MASON SZYLKO
FR
150 5”11” 145 5’10” 145
9
ALEX HENDERSON
FR
INF/P
10
MAX CLARK
FR
5’10” 155 6’0” 165
13
NICK FUCHS
FR
6’0”
165
C/OF
14
AUSTIN CUPIC
FR
6’0”
165
P/INF
15
CUTTER WERDEL
FR
INF
18
JACK BEEBE
FR
5’10” 150 5’11” 150
19
EVAN OTTE
FR
6’0”
175
P/INF
22
EDGAR NAKAMURA
FR
5’11”
160
P
INF OF OF INF
OF/C/P
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION TIME
THU, MAR 19
SKYLINE
HOME
4:00 PM
SAT, MAR 21
BOTHELL
HOME
10:00 AM
TUE, MAR 24
MOUNT SI
AWAY
6:00 PM
TUE, MAR 31
EASTLAKE
HOME
4:00 PM
THU, APR 2
BELLEVUE
AWAY
4:30 PM
TUE, APR 7
ISSAQUAH
HOME
4:00 PM
TUE, APR 14
SKYLINE
AWAY
4:00 PM
THU, APR 16
MOUNT SI
HOME
4:00 PM
TUE, APR 21
SAMMAMISH
HOME
4:00 PM
THU, APR 23
EASTLAKE
AWAY
4:00 PM
SAT, APR 25
BOTHELL
AWAY
4:00 PM
TUE, APR 28
BELLEVUE
HOME
4:00 PM
THU, APR 30
ISSAQUAH
AWAY
7:00 PM
HOME GAME
AWAY GAME
TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR UPDATES VISIT: MIBASEBALL.ORG
C-T E A M
2020 MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL
2
Noah Perlman
3
4
Marques Abulhosn
5
FR 5’2” 100 INF
1
FR
4’11” 90
FR 5’7” 125 OF
FR
5’10” 135 INF
FR 5’7” 125 INF
FR 5’9” 150 P/OF/INF
7
Coy Hounsell
8
Mason Szylko
9
Alex Henderson
10 Max Clark
13 Nick Fuchs
14 Austin Cupic
FR
5”11” 145 OF
FR
5’10” 145 OF
FR
5’10” 155 INF/P
FR 6’0” 165 INF
Lucas Fujii
15 Cutter Werdel FR
5’10” 150 INF
18 Jack Beebe FR
OF
5’11” 150 OF/C/P
Will Watson
19 Evan Otte
FR 6’0” 175 P/INF
22 Edgar Nakamura FR
5’11” 160 P
Chris Mock
FR 6’0” 165 C/OF
6
Sam Leahy
FR 6’0” 165 P/INF
MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
STATE CHAMPS
KINGCO CHAMPS
STATE ACADEMIC CHAMPS
2015
2019 2018 2017 2016 2010 1998
2016*
2019 Cole Miller 2018 Robert Weaver 2018 Matt Boissoneault 2018 Alex Shanks 2018 Greg Fuchs 2017 Noah Hsue 2017 Jack Smith 2017 Greg Fuchs 2017 Robert Weaver 2015 Anthony Scalzo
2013 2009 2002 *Distinguished Team Award
ALL-KINGCO AWARDS 2019
Liam Dammeier Teague Conder Cole Miller Duke Brotherton Wil Mulflur Nathan Buchan Max Tanzer Robert Dreyer
2018
Greg Fuchs Matt Boissoneault Greg Fuchs Alex Shanks Robert Weaver Teague Conder Cole Miller Nikhil Nayar Parker Simpson Liam Dammeier Evan Doty Grant Stading
2017
Noah Hsue* Greg Fuchs Alex Shanks Robert Weaver Jack Smith Nikhil Nayar Matt Boissoneault Liam Dammeier Parker Simpson
2016
H. Goonewardene Anthony Scalzo Noah Hsue Josh Stenberg Peter Lopes Michael Petrie Alex Shanks H. Goonewardene Lucas Chapman Jack Smith Parker Simpson
2015
Michael Petrie Peter Lopes Michael Petrie Noah Hsue Michael Bantle Brandon Lawler Anthony Scalzo Alfonzo Gonzales H. Goonewardene Jack Smith Alex Shanks
1st Team/P 1st Team/3B 1st Team/OF 2nd Team/P 2nd Team/1B Honorable Mention/OF Honorable Mention/C Honorable Mention/SS Co-Player of the Year 1st Team/C 1st Team/SS 1st Team/OF 1st Team/P 1st Team/3B 1st Team/OF 2nd Team/DH Honorable Mention/P Honorable Mention/P Honorable Mention/P Honorable Mention/OF 1st Team/2B 1st Team/3B 1st Team/OF 1st Team/P 2nd Team/SS 2nd Team/1B Honorable Mention/C Honorable Mention/P Honorable Mention/OF 1st Team/P 1st Team/1B 1st Team/2B 1st Team/3B 2nd Team/P 2nd Team/C 2nd Team/OF 2nd Team/DH Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Co-Player of the Year 1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention
2014
Chris Lawler Brandon Lawler Jacob Stenberg Keegan Ogard William Mansfield Michael Petrie Aidan Plummer
2013
Nick Chandler Brian Higgins Isak Morris Steven Petrie Karsten Sherman William Mansfield
2012
Matt Orehek Alex Himstead Hunter Goldberg Chris Lawler Mack Schlamp
2011
Cameron Ogard Max Dammeier Jordan Richartz Evan Thompson David Oppenheim Brian Higgins Nick Holstead George Jiranek
2010 Willy Reel* Jordan Richartz Cameron Ogard Evan Thompson Max Dammeier Ben Emanuels Kirby Ingram George Jiranek Mike Potoshnik
1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team Honorable Honorable Honorable Honorable 1st team 2nd team Honorable Honorable Honorable Honorable
Mention Mention Mention Mention
Mention Mention Mention Mention
1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention
Joe Scalzo Sean Perryman Cullen Russell Andrew Higgins Willy Reel David Courtney Ben Shoemaker Chris Black
1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team Honorable Honorable Honorable Honorable Honorable
Joseph Bassetti Kenny Kim Cullen Russell Chris Black
2005 Hunter Beaty David Graham Alex Gamoran Sam Selby Brian Kitamura
2003
Billy Krause Eric Thompson D. Christofferson Duncan Schnoor Si Dudley Tyler Maurer John McIntosh
Mention Mention Mention Mention Mention
2001 Matt Barnett Mike Kroon Jon Pollock Cory Pollock
Honorable Honorable Honorable Honorable
Mention Mention Mention Mention
2nd Team Honorable Honorable Honorable Honorable
Mention Mention Mention Mention
1st Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention 2nd Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention
2000 Cory Pollock 1st Team Sam Hale 2nd Team Andy Barnett 2nd Team Casey Fukano Honorable Mention Mike Kroon Honorable Mention Kevin Huey Honorable Mention 1999
Mention Mention Mention Mention Mention
2nd Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention
2004 Duncan Schnoor 2nd Team Josh Corson Honorable Mention Noah Morey Honorable Mention
2002
2009 David Courtney 1st Team Willy Reel 2nd Team AJ Simpson 2nd Team Jordan Richartz Honorable Mention Cam Wilson Honorable Mention 2008
Chris Black James Hotson Robbie Philbrick Willy Reel
2006
1st Team 2nd Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention
1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team Honorable Honorable Honorable Honorable Honorable
2007
Scott Robertson Sean White Brad Stewart Scott DiJulio Tyler Dierickx Sam Hale Kevin Huey
ALL STATE AWARDS
1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention
2015 Peter Lopes 2015 Michael Petrie 2015 Noah Hsue 2014 Christopher Lawler 2010 Willy Reel 2008 Joe Scalzo 1999 Brad Stewart 1998 Ian Mcelreath 1973 Rob Kraft 1970 Jim Webster
1998 Scott Robertson Scott DiJulio Ian McElreath
1996
Dan Ahlers Diron Mobley Mike Rabin Bryan Brown Mike Nelson Will Daugs J.R. Rye
1995
Phil Boos Scott Rye Jason Koehler Ramsey Coulson Ryan Schmidt Casey Thompson Tyler Engval
1st Team 1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team Honorable Honorable Honorable Honorable
1st Team 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team 2nd Team Honorable Mention
1994 Tyler Engval Honorable Scott Rye Honorable Jason Koehler Honorable Phil Boos Honorable 1993
Matt Hale Adam Roodman
Mention Mention Mention Mention
Mention Mention Mention Mention
2nd Team Honorable Mention
1985 Dave Wainhouse 1st Team 1973 Tracy Harris
1st Team
1972 Rob Kraft 1st Team Steve Stillwell 1st Team Dan “Tex” Jamison 1st Team 1970 Jim Webster* Jim Swanson
1st Team 1st Team
1969 Jim Webster 1st Team Jim Swanson 1st Team Jack Calabrese Honorable Brad Hillard Honorable Doug True Honorable Steve Curran Honorable 1967
Dennis Keating 1st Team *KingCo Player of the Year
Mention Mention Mention Mention
MIHS HALL OF FAME
MIHS NOTABLE ALUMNI
2003 Justin Waldie
2018
MATTHEW BOISSENEAULT
SEATTLE UNIV.
2009
CAM WILSON
LINFIELD
2018
GREG FUCHS
OREGON STATE
2006
BRIAN KITAMURA
WHITMAN, WHITMAN HC
2018
NIKHIL NAYER
UNIV. OF IDAHO (FOOTBALL)
2006
HUNTER BEATY
OREGON ST., BELLEVUE, UNLV
2018
ALEX SHANKS
GONZAGA
2005
ALEX GAMORAN
ROCHESTER
2018
ROBERT WEAVER
UNIV. PUGET SOUND
2004
ERIC THOMPSON
POMONA
2017
JACK SMITH
WASHINGTON STATE
2004
JOSH CORSON
WESLEYAN
2017
NOAH HSUE
WASHINGTON
2003
MARK MUELLER
OCCIDENTAL
2016
LUCAS CHAPMAN
SEATTLE UNIV.
2003
BILLY KRAUSE
PORTLAND
2016
HARRISON GOONEWARDENE WASHINGTON
2000
MICHAEL KROON
LINFIELD
2016
PETER LOPES
LINFIELD
1999
BRAD STEWART
PORTLAND
2016
ANTHONY SCALZO
GONZAGA
1999
SCOTT ROBERTSON
WASHINGTON
2016
MICHAEL PETRIE
WASHINGTON
1999
SEAN WHITE
WASHINGTON,
2016
JOSH STENBERG
GONZAGA
BRAVES (8TH RD.)
2016
ANDREW PICKLES
UC-SANTA BARBARA (BASKETBALL)
1998
JASON KOEHLER
WASHINGTON
2015
WILLIAM MANSFIELD
OCCIDENTAL (GOLF)
1997
WILL DAUGS
EDMONDS CC, FURMAN
2015
RILEY SIMPSON
ST. MARTINS
1995
PHIL BOOS
BELLEVUE, OKLAHOMA CITY
2015
BRENDAN YAN
PACIFIC (GOLF)
1992
JOSH FAUSKE
CENTRAL WASHINGTON,
2014
BENNETT DAMMEIER
UNIV. PUGET SOUND (FOOTBALL)
WHITE SOX (26TH RD.)
2014
CHRISTOPHER LAWLER
UNIV. OF SAN DIEGO
1985
WASHINGTON STATE,
2014
KEEGAN OGARD
UNIV. PUGET SOUND
EXPOS (1ST RD.)
2013
BRIAN HIGGINS
STANFORD
1973
GERRY SCALZO
WASHINGTON
2013
KARSTEN SHERMAN
EDMONDS CC
1972
ROB KRAFT
BELLEVUE, U OF PUGET SOUND,
2013
MATT OREHEK
CLAREMONT MCKENNA
BRAVES (3RD RD.)
2012
HUNTER GOLDBERG
LOWER COLUMBIA CC
1972
WASHINGTON STATE
2012
NICK HOLSTEAD
ROLLINS
MARINERS (9TH RD.)
2012
DAVID OPPENHEIM
UNIV. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
1972
WASHINGTON, BELLEVUE
2011
MAX DAMMEIER
NORTHEASTERN
MARINERS
2011
JORDAN RICHARTZ
BELLEVUE HAWAII
1970
CLAREMONT
2010
WILLY REEL
WA BELLEVUE SJ STATE
1997 Bryan Brown 1985 David Wainhouse* 1980 Mark Field 1973 Tracy Harris* 1972 Rob Kraft* 1970 Jim Webster* 1967 Dennis Keating* 1961 Jerry Stubbs* *Inducted for Baseball
A SEASON IN REVIEW 2019 MIHS BASEBALL AWARDS
2019 KINGCO CHAMPIONS 2019 ALL-KINGCO AWARDS LIAM DAMMEIER TEAGUE CONDER COLE MILLER DUKE BROTHERTON WIL MULFLUR NATHAN BUCHAN MAX TANZER ROBERT DREYER
1ST TEAM / P 1ST TEAM/3B 1ST TEAM/ OF 2ND TEAM /P 2ND TEAM/ 1B HONORABLE MENTION / OF HONORABLE MENTION / C HONORABLE MENTION / SS
2019 VARSITY TEAM AWARDS GOLDEN ARM GOLD GLOVE SILVER SLUGGER MVP MR. ISLANDER
LIAM DAMMEIER WILL MULFLUR TEAGUE CONDER AND COLE MILLER COLE MILLER MAX TANZER AND ROBERT DREYER
2019 JV TEAM AWARDS GOLDEN ARM GOLD GLOVE SILVER SLUGGER MVP MR. ISLANDER
JACK DEDONATO CAIDEN FUKANO CHRIS FUCHS EVAN DICKSTEIN CAL LITTLE
2019 C-TEAM AWARDS GOLDEN ARM GOLD GLOVE SILVER SLUGGER MVP MR. ISLANDER
GOVERNOR AUFRANC JETT MAI NATHAN FUKUDA JACK VARNEY COLIN SHEA
DAVE WAINHOUSE
TRACY HARRIS STEVE STILLWELL JIM WEBSTER
2019 MIHS VARSITY BASEBALL SEASON RESULTS VARSITY RESULTS 2019 SCHEDULE
KINGCO 2019 RESULTS
DATE
OPPONENT
SCORE
MAR 9
RICHLAND
W 10 -2
MAR 9
HANFORD
W 3-2
MAR 12
NORTH CREEK
W 4-2
MAR 15
BAINBRIDGE
L 1-9
MAR 18
EASTSIDE CATHOLIC
L 1-2
MAR 20
KENTLAKE
W 12-4
MAR 22
SAMMAMISH
W 11-0
MAR 25
INTERLAKE
L 5-7
STATE TOURNAMENT
MAR 27
LAKE WASHINGTON
L 0-4
MAY 18
MAR 29
JUANITA
L 6-7
APR 1
LIBERTY
L 0-1
APR 5
BELLEVUE
W 12-2
APR 8
SAMMAMISH
W 11-1
APR 17
INTERLAKE
W 11-0
APR 20
LAKE WASHINGTON
L 4-7
APR 22
JUANITA
W 11-1
APR 24
LIBERTY
L 2-6
APR 27
GLACIER PEAK
W 16-0
APR 29
BELLEVUE
W 7-5
KINGCO TOURNAMENT MAY 4
LAKE WASHINGTON
W 5-4
MAY 6
INTERLAKE
W 10-3
2019 KINGCO TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
CAPITAL
L 1-7
OVERALL: 12 WINS - 9 LOSSES REG SEASON LEAGUE: 5 WINS - 6 LOSSES KINGCO PLAYOFFS: 2 WINS - 0 LOSSES STATE TOURNAMENT: 0 WINS - 1 LOSS
2 019 K INGC O CH A MP IONS
THANKS TO OUR DONORS 2020 MIHS BASEBALL BOOSTER CLUB - AUCTION & RAFFLE
Thank you very much to our dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to coordinate the very successful “The Greatest Game” Fundraising and Auction event for the MI Baseball Booster Club on March 7, 2020. JAIMIE SHEA – CHAIRPERSON AND FOLLOWING TEAM MEMBERS: LISA BEEBE, AMY BROTHERTON, JULIE DEDONATO, ANDREA DICKSTEIN, LEANNE GALLAGHER, JAN NOONE, AND LLOYD HOUNSELL & KELSEY JOYCE. And a special thanks to AARON KORNBLUM (the voice of Mercer Island) for his auctioneer skills! AUCTION DONORS: And THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO OUR MANY AUCTION DONORS, for the fabulous array of items compiled for this event that will help our players and coaches and the ongoing improvement of our baseball facilities:
MAK & LYNN ABULHOSN BARRE REV AMY & BRAD BROTHERTON ANDRES KITCHEN MARK & LISA BEEBE BELLA FORTUNA TOURS SUSAN BIGGINS RICH & LIZ BUCHAN THE BUTCHERS TABLE CACTUS RESTAURANTS CENTURYLINK ANGIE & BRET CHATALAS CORREY’S TOXIN FREE DRY CLEANERS KURT & LESLIE DAMMEIER MARK & JULIE DEDONATO ANDREA DICKSTEIN ROB & MARIA DILWORTH GO GEAR DESIGNS MARK & HEATHER FELDMAN LAURIE FUKUDA TOM & LEANNE GALLAGHER CHARLIE & LAURIE GIVAN HOMEGROWN LLOYD HOUNSELL & KELSEY JOYCE
ISLAND BOOKS GAIL & TIM KEEGAN AARON KORNBLUM SUSIE MAI MERCER ISLAND ATHLETIC CLUB MIOPOSTO JULIE MOCK JAN NOONE KYM & JEFF OTTE SEATTLE SKEET & TRAP CLUB SEATTLE SUNTAN ANDY & JAMIE SHANKS MATT & JAIMIE SHEA TAMMY & JOHN SHOOP SIRIN THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE BRIAN & BECKY STADING GLYNDA STEINER TRUFUSION CURT & PETRA VARNEY VA PIANO VINEYARDS JIM & ANDREA WATSON JIM & KELLY WEISFIELD JENNY WENZEL THE WHITE SWAN PUBLIC HOUSE
THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF CURRENT AND FUTURE MERCER ISLAND PLAYERS!
BOOSTER CLUB DONORS 2020 MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL
HALL OF FAME MEMBERSHIP LEVEL LEANNE & TOM GALLAGHER JAMIE & ANDY SHANKS RICH & LIZ BUCHAN JOHN & TAMMY SHOOP MVP MEMBERSHIP LEVEL JEFF & JENNY WENZEL KELLY & PAUL ROGAN ALL STAR MEMBERSHIP LEVEL HEATHER & MARK FELDMAN GAIL & TIM KEEGAN LYNN & MAC ABULHOLSN JULIE & MARK DEDONATO ANDREA & MIKE DICKSTEIN JULIE & BRIAN MOCK CHRISTINA & RANDY RIFFLE CHUCK & MELANIE WERDEL KELLY & JIM WEISFIELD GOLD GLOVE MEMBERSHIP LEVEL ROBYN & LES BARON LISA & MARK BEEBE BRAD & MEARA CLARK ED & TINA FUJII TOM HENDERSON & SUE BIGGINS SUSIE & HIEP MAI AKI & SATOMI NAKAMURA PETER & JAN NOONE KYM & JEFF OTTE JAIMIE & MATT SHEA GLYNDA STEINER & BRUCE HORI SAM & LAUREN LEAHY NELSON & SUSIE LOPEZ JUSTIN DAVIS & KAARINA AUFRANC DAVE GREGORY JAIMIE & MATT SHEA GLYNDA STEINER & BRUCE HORI SAM & LAUREN LEAHY
D IE GO L OPEZ Diego, we are so proud of you. You have worked so hard and have accomplished so much. Can’t wait to see your next adventures. Have a fun senior year! Love Dad, Mom and Gabe
D UKE BR OT HERT ON "Deep breath, get set, throw fire!" We have had so much fun watching you grow and succeed in a sport you love, with friends you will have for life because of this game. We love you, go get 'em sticks! Love, Dad, Mom and Chaz
RORY SHANKS Your work ethic, commitment and passion for baseball has been so inspiring and we could not be more proud of you! You have worked hard for everything in your life and your "prove them wrong" attitude is going to take you wherever you want to go in life. We will cherish every minute that we've watched you play the game that you love so much. We love you so much! XOXOXO Mom, Dad and Alex
CHRIS FUCHS We have had so much fun watching you play baseball. You play the game with such passion and determination. It has been a joy to see all the wonderful friendships you have made along the way. We wish you an incredible senior season! We know your future will be a grand slam! We love you so much! Love, Dad, Mom, Greg, Nick and Kate
S E N I O R S HO U T- O U T S !
2020 MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL
JOE Y GALL AGHER Baseball with you has been such a wonderful ride. We have loved every second of watching you play from T-ball until now. We admire your commitment and love of the game and are so proud of your hard work, leadership and dedication. It has been so much fun! No matter how this season turns out, we will always treasure the time spent with you and the memories made. We love you! Mom, Dad, Lauren and Anna
K YLE WU From being the ace pitcher on your Little League state championship team to being Defensive Player of the Year in your junior year, you've given up so many proud and enjoyable moments, as we watched you play baseball through the years. But your love and passion for the sport, hard work and dedication, and most importantly your kindness and humility to all both on and off the field are what make us even prouder. Continue to shine your light on the world, Kyle! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Kaden, Kellan and Kace
LIAM ROGAN We are proud of you and hope you have a fantastic season with great success as a team! "Winners never quit, and quitters never win." - Vince Lombardi Love, Mom and Dad
N ATE WENZEL You have so much to be proud of, and so much more success ahead! Love, Dad, Mom, Melissa, Luke and Furby
S E N I O R S HO U T- O U T S !
2020 MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL
LUKE WENZEL How fun it is to be a part of your life journey. We are so proud of you! Love Dad, Mom, Melissa, Nate and Furby
CARSON ER NST Carson, your family is very proud of you. I know your mother would be extremely proud of you too. Love, Dad
JA C K S HOOP Jack, from the Mets, Indians and Yankees to the Dragons, Mudville and Islanders we have admired your dedication and commitment to grow and work so hard at something you love so much. We are incredibly proud of you as a baseball player, but more importantly as a young man. Your dad, Alli and I have taken so much pleasure in watching you play and we will always be your biggest fans. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for you and love you so much! Mom, Dad & Alli
LUK AS VAR NEY Lukas, we are so proud of you and have loved watching, coaching and cheering you on your baseball journey. You are such a talented young man and we can't wait to see what the future holds. We love you with all our hearts and couldn’t be prouder. Love, Dad, Mom, Kayla, & Jack
FIGHT SONG
I S L A N D E R S
WRITTEN BY HOWARD AKERS OF SEATTLE, WA
GO, GO ISLANDERS GO WE’RE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY GIVE OF YOUR BEST WE’LL DO THE REST ONWARD TO VICTORY FIGHT – FIGHT – FIGHT OUR COLORS, WEAR THEM WITH PRIDE MAROON AND WHITE ARE THEY WE’LL SHOW OUR L-O-Y-A-L-T-Y TO MERCER ISLAND HIGH
THE 2020 MIHS ISLANDERS BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: 2020 MIHS BASEBALL BOOSTER CLUB BOARD: GAIL KEEGAN JAMIE SHANKS, PRESIDENT PETRA VARNEY RICH BUCHAN, PRESIDENT ELECT JULIE DEDONATO GLYNDA STEINER, TREASURER LISA BEEBE JAIMIE SHEA KYM OTTE LEANNE GALLAGHER CHARLIE GIVEN HEATHER FELDMAN ROBIN FUCHS LYNN ABULHOSN LLOYD HOUNSELL CONTACT US: MERCER ISLAND BASEBALL BOOSTER CLUB P.O. BOX 1227, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 INFO@MIBASEBALL.ORG • 501C3 EIN 32-0518471
THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE & ORGANIZATIONS ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE MIHS BASEBALL PROGRAM BEFORE AND DURING THE SEASON: MERCER ISLAND PARKS & REC. DEPT RYAN DALY, INTERIM DIRECTOR CASEY TROY BRAD JOHNSON TIM HANSEN BRIAN SHERMAN ALEX HARVEY SAUL MARTINEZ BEN SCHUMACHER LUKE JACOBS JESSI BON
MERRILL THOMAS-SCHADT THE FIELD CREWS & STAFF MIHS ATHLETIC DEPT VICKI PUCKETT, PRINCIPAL NICK WOLD, ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL KYLE MCKENNA, ATHLETIC COORDINATOR BECKY LEMASTER, ATHLETICS & FACILITIES SECRETARY JOLYNN LEISINGER, ATHLETIC TRAINER
PHOTOGRAPHERS KYM OTTE JULIE DEDONATO LAUREN LEAHY PETRA VARNEY