Thanks to a fielding percentage of 94 and turning five doubles plays, Rochester High School senior Kole Smith was named as the Class 1A Evergreen League’s Defensive MVP on the all-league team released on Tuesday.
Smith only committed five errors and finished with a team-best 31 assists in 79 total chances. A pair of Montesano sophomores – Colton Grubb and Kolson Hendrickson – claimed the Offensive MVP and Pitcher of the Year award, respectively.
League runner-up Tenino came away with four first team honorees. Here’s the complete first, second and honorable mention teams.
First team
Catcher – Austin Gonia, sr., Tenino
Pitchers – Jack Burkhardt, sr., Tenino; Caden Grubb, soph., Montesano
Infielders – Will Feltus, sr., Tenino; Tayden Martin, jr., Rochester; Brody Palmer, sr., Elma; Zach Timmons, jr., Montesano
Outfielders – Isaac McGaffey, jr., Elma; Tyson Perry, jr., Montesano; Ethan Rodriguez, jr., Rochester; Mikey Vassar, sr., Tenino
Second team
Mason Fry, jr., Montesano; Joe Bozich, jr., Hoquiam; Jack Alexander, sr., Elma; Colton Weiss, sr., Rochester; Hunter Sweet, sr., Tenino
Honorable mention (locals only)
Simon Barth, fr., Rochester
