Kingsport Names Players Of The Year

The Kingsport Mets announced their pitcher and hitters of the year before the final home game of the season Wednesday against the Danville Braves.

Right-handed pitcher Bret Mitchell was named the pitcher of the year. A 6'1" 195 pounder, Mitchell led the team in wins as he posted a record of 5-1 with an impressive 2.95 ERA. In 40 innings pitched Mitchell allowed just 24 hits while striking out 38 batters and walking 12. Mitchell who was promoted to the Brooklyn Cyclones on August 5th, is a former Appalachian League pitcher of the week who took no-hitters into the 5th inning on three different occasions this summer.

photo by Allan Greene

Greg Pron and Dustin Lawley were both named hitters of the year. A 6'6" 195 pound outfielder from Daphne, Alabama, Pron leads the team with a .315 batting average and a .518 slugging percentage and is tied with the team lead with 6 stolen bases. He is also second on the team with 7 home runs and 30 RBI's. Lawley, who is also from Alabama (Bessemer) ranks first on the squad with 8 homers, 38 RBI's, 16 doubles, and 3 triples. He's carrying a healthy .294 batting average while playing third base, outfield, and designated hitter.

From team press release