Coach Taber Mongero
Infield Coach & Director of Player Development at Division 1 powerhouse UNCW
Taber Mongero is the 36th best D1 Shortstop in the U.S., standing 5’8” tall and weighing 138 pounds when he graduated high school. A hard nosed player, Taber believes in playing the game with integrity and has a big ‘chip on his shoulder’ due to being perceived as too small to succeed at higher levels. This mentality led Taber to be named Georgia Co-Player of The Year in high school and a first team all-conference D1 infielder selection who set the all-time UNCW record for fielding percentage as a shortstop.
Coach Taber Mongero
Infield Coach & Director of Player Development at Division 1 powerhouse UNCW
Taber Mongero is the 36th best D1 Shortstop in the U.S., standing 5’8” tall and weighing 138 pounds when he graduated high school. A hard nosed player, Taber believes in playing the game with integrity and has a big ‘chip on his shoulder’ due to being perceived as too small to succeed at higher levels. This mentality led Taber to be named Georgia Co-Player of The Year in high school and a first team all-conference D1 infielder selection who set the all-time UNCW record for fielding percentage as a shortstop.
Playing Style & Mindset
Known as a hard-nosed “Dirt Bro” with sharp baseball IQ and situational awareness, Taber played with a chip on his shoulder, overcoming doubts about his size (just 5’8”, 138 lbs in high school). Driven by a strong Christian faith, he plays for an AO1 — Audience of One, Jesus Christ — and is deeply committed to working hard, working smart, and developing processes that translate into better game performance.
College Accolades
College Playing Career
UNCW (2021 – 2023)
After transferring to UNCW, Taber started every game at shortstop in 2021 and 2022, helping lead the Seahawks to a CAA Regular Season title in 2021 and both CAA Regular Season and Tournament Championships in 2023, along with an NCAA Regional appearance. He finished his D1 career with 211 starts, over 200 career hits, and a reputation as one of the most reliable shortstops in the country—earning a #36 national ranking by D1Baseball Magazine in 2023.
His accolades include being named 1st Team All-CAA, an ABCA All-Atlantic Region selection, the UNCW Brooks/Scalf Coaches Award winner, and a Coastal Plain League All-Star. Defensively, he broke the UNCW record for assists in a single game, and ranks 8th all-time in double plays turned (89) and 9th in assists (403), while posting one of the top fielding percentages in program history.
Gardner Webb University (d1, Big SOuth)
College Playing Career
UNCW (2021 – 2023)
After transferring to UNCW, Taber started every game at shortstop in 2021 and 2022, helping lead the Seahawks to a CAA Regular Season title in 2021 and both CAA Regular Season and Tournament Championships in 2023, along with an NCAA Regional appearance. He finished his D1 career with 211 starts, over 200 career hits, and a reputation as one of the most reliable shortstops in the country—earning a #36 national ranking by D1Baseball Magazine in 2023.
His accolades include being named 1st Team All-CAA, an ABCA All-Atlantic Region selection, the UNCW Brooks/Scalf Coaches Award winner, and a Coastal Plain League All-Star. Defensively, he broke the UNCW record for assists in a single game, and ranks 8th all-time in double plays turned (89) and 9th in assists (403), while posting one of the top fielding percentages in program history.
Gardner Webb University (d1, Big SOuth)
Taber Mongero began his Division I career at Gardner-Webb University, where he quickly earned a starting role and laid the foundation for a standout collegiate run. As a four-year D1 starter, he built his game around consistency, work ethic, and leadership—traits that would define his success at the next level.
High School Career
Taber Mongero carved out a legendary high school career at North Hall, where he was a four-year varsity starter and never missed a game. Despite graduating at just 138 pounds, his impact was outsized—earning Co-Georgia Player of the Year honors his senior year and helping lead North Hall to its first-ever state baseball championship in 2017.
Over his four years, Taber amassed a long list of accolades:
Taber’s mix of grit, consistency, and leadership set the tone for a historic run that laid the foundation for continued success at the collegiate level and beyond.
High School Career
Taber Mongero carved out a legendary high school career at North Hall, where he was a four-year varsity starter and never missed a game. Despite graduating at just 138 pounds, his impact was outsized—earning Georgia Co-Player of the Year honors his senior year and helping lead North Hall to its first-ever state baseball championship in 2017.
Over his four years, Taber amassed a long list of accolades:
Taber’s mix of grit, consistency, and leadership set the tone for a historic run and laid the foundation for continued success at the collegiate level and beyond.