Mets Make Change To Gnats Coaching Staff
April 6, 2009 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Ryan Ellis has been named the new hitting coach for the Savannah Sand Gnats in 2009, the New York Mets announced Friday. George Greer, who had been slated to come to Savannah for his second season, has been moved up to High-A St. Lucie.
Ellis, 30, spent the 2008 campaign with the Kingsport Mets of the Appalachian League. Last year, the Kingsport Mets had the third best batting average in the 10-team Appy League, hitting .270 in 66 contests. This will be his third full season with the Mets organization. Prior to 2007, Ellis served as a coach for Double-A Binghamton.
A 28th round draft pick in 2000 by the Montreal Expos, Ellis played two seasons with Vermont, Montreal's New York-Penn League affiliate. He then played one season with the Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League before becoming a coach for Washington from 2003-05.
The Sand Gnats open the 2009 season with a 6:30 p.m. Thirsty Thursday contest on April 9 versus the Augusta GreenJackets. The first 1,000 fans will receive a 2009 Magnet Schedule courtesy of Assurant Health. Fans are encouraged to stay after the game for the first fireworks show of the season. Single-game tickets are now on sale. For a complete schedule and more information, visit the new www.sandgnats.com or call 912.351.9150.
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